Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Sustainable Consumption and Production
2. Language of Instruction:
Vietnamese
3. Course Code:
SUS617019
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
- Identify the close relationship between production–consumption and the sustainability of ecosystems, society, and the economy both globally and in Vietnam.
- Define sustainable production and consumption from multiple perspectives, and recognize its value to open economies like Vietnam.
- Explain how sustainable production and consumption can drive progress in specific sectors.
- Understand individual sustainable consumption behavior and methods to influence the development of more sustainable consumption habits.
- Critically evaluate evidence that supports or contradicts sustainable business practices and consumer product ecosystems.
- Assess key policy elements that support the development of sustainable production and consumption in both the Vietnamese and global context.
- Analyze and develop a plan to reduce a business’s environmental footprint.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
Sustainable Consumption and Croduction, or SCP, are integral activities in the circular economy. In fact, throughout the history of human civilization development, people, since ancient times, have known to reuse or recycle tools. That ability has evolved over time with the advancement of technology, culture, society, and even religious beliefs. The 20th and 21st centuries have seen natural resources over-exploited, climate change depriving and threatening the livelihoods of millions of people in dozens of countries across continents. Therefore, responsible and sustainable consumption and production are urgent requirements for all industries and fields.
This module will shed light on the challenges and prospects of sustainable production and consumption and the impact of changing production-consumption behavior on the sustainable development of the economy; and introduces vital local and global approaches, policies, and frameworks aimed at ushering in more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.
The module is structured into themes that focus on specific areas such as cleaner production, sustainable tourism or food consumption. Students will engage in active discussion on issues ranging from energy efficiency to climate-smart agriculture, from SPC tools, policies, and international agreements to changing individual behavior.