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[[3) Final Assignment – what I have learned about at the course:]] | [[3) Final Assignment – what I have learned about at the course:]] | ||
The program of the Spring School was very intensive. We got a chance to learn the basics about many different areas connected with sustainability. Regarding new knowledge, the topic that truly enriched me was a concept of eco-economic decoupling. As the relation with my fields of study (International Relations and Economic Policy) is obvious I decided to write a thesis on this subject. I specifically would like to focus on relevance of the indicators that the international community uses for describing tendency in correlation between economic activity and environmental pressure. Most probably it will not be easy by no means to evaluate each indicator and I will definitely need to consult an expert. My intention is to | The program of the Spring School was very intensive. We got a chance to learn the basics about many different areas connected with sustainability. Regarding new knowledge, the topic that truly enriched me was a concept of eco-economic decoupling. As the relation with my fields of study (International Relations and Economic Policy) is obvious I decided to write a thesis on this subject. I specifically would like to focus on relevance of the indicators that the international community uses for describing tendency in correlation between economic activity and environmental pressure. Most probably it will not be easy by no means to evaluate each indicator and I will definitely need to consult an expert. My intention is to bring this, in my eyes very important topic to my university department since there is unfortunately still no scholar with special interest in sustainable development. I wish the environmental context to be naturally incorporated in thoughts of economists as well as political scientists and analysts. | ||
To review the course as a whole, I appreciate the learning model of creating outputs through cooperation in groups and by role playing. This is not a common approach in the academic environment nevertheless I consider it very effective. On the other hand I would welcome more challenging activities in the “learning by experience” way, e. g. a guided simulation of a realistic problem in terms of SD or a workshop on re-using waste materials etc. Also one more field trip (could be a short one) on another topic than water and hydropower plant would be beneficial as specific setting combined with fresh air and motion always bring great ideas. In conclusion I would like to say I am very grateful for being able to enjoy such a friendly and inspiring ambient in a community of people with different background who are actively interested in the range of side effects of global economic trends as well as in the solutions. In order to establish sustainable way of living in our society it is indispensable to put conscious people together and that can be considered the biggest contribution of the course. Many thanks to all participants – students, lecturers and organizers! | To review the course as a whole, I appreciate the learning model of creating outputs through cooperation in groups and by role playing. This is not a common approach in the academic environment nevertheless I consider it very effective. On the other hand I would welcome more challenging activities in the “learning by experience” way, e. g. a guided simulation of a realistic problem in terms of SD or a workshop on re-using waste materials etc. Also one more field trip (could be a short one) on another topic than water and hydropower plant would be beneficial as specific setting combined with fresh air and motion always bring great ideas. In conclusion I would like to say I am very grateful for being able to enjoy such a friendly and inspiring ambient in a community of people with different background who are actively interested in the range of side effects of global economic trends as well as in the solutions. In order to establish sustainable way of living in our society it is indispensable to put conscious people together and that can be considered the biggest contribution of the course. Many thanks to all participants – students, lecturers and organizers! | ||