ENS 461 Thailand & Sustainable Development
Students engage with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relationship to sustainability across Thailand. For example, to study "no hunger" and "life below water," we will examine sustainable forms of aquaculture and mangrove restoration. To study "life on land" and "decent work and economic growth," we will study the ecotourism industry (elephant conservation and forest restoration near Chiang Mai). And to examine "clean water and sanitation" and "reduced inequalities," we will examine the water infrastructure around Bangkok and beyond. In each of these examples, we will include both the experiential components of site visits or guest speakers, but also readings and discussions of the challenges.