Health In The Anthropocene

The Human Toll of a Changing Planet

What you'll learn

Students will have an understanding of what it means to say that we live in the Anthropocene

Students will be able to apply the concept of limits to growth

Students will be able to analyze the consumer society and understand its impact on physical and mental health

Students will be able to evaluate the link between population health and sustainability

Requirements

The main requirement is an interest in humanity's current trajectory and the possibility for a course correction.

Description

The course "Health in the Anthropocene" offers a comprehensive exploration of the most pressing health and environmental issues of our time. In this course, learners will explore the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and emerging infectious diseases on human health. They will examine the social determinants of health and the role of consumer society in shaping our wellbeing. And they will discover how the concepts of One Health, Ecohealth, and Planetary Health offer a holistic approach to addressing these challenges.Through a series of engaging modules, learners will gain an understanding of the Anthropocene, a term used to describe the current geological epoch, in which human activity is the dominant influence on the environment. They will learn about the limits to growth on a finite planet and the potential for collapse if we do not act quickly to address these issues. They will explore the interconnectedness of human and ecological systems, and the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and sustainability.This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the intersection of health and the environment. Whether you're a healthcare professional, environmental advocate, or concerned citizen, this course will give you the knowledge and tools you need to make a positive impact. Join us for "Health in the Anthropocene" and discover how we can create a healthier, more sustainable world.

Overview

Section 1: On the Brink

Lecture 1 COVID-19: A Preview of Things to come?

Lecture 2 The Anthropocene–A Human-Made World

Lecture 3 The Limits to Growth: A Finite Planet

Lecture 4 Societal Collapse: Teetering on the Brink

Section 2: Global Change

Lecture 5 Climate Change: Our Greatest Threat

Lecture 6 Biodiversity Loss: The Sixth Extinction

Lecture 7 Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases: The Long Emergency

Section 3: Sustainability Matters

Lecture 8 Sustainability: Living Within Our Means

Lecture 9 Sustainability and Health: The Fundamental Connection

Section 4: Dimensions of Change

Lecture 10 Social Determinants of Health: Better Together

Lecture 11 Urbanization: Planet of Slums

Lecture 12 The Global Consumer Society: The Price of Everything

Section 5: The Way Forward

Lecture 13 One Health, Ecohealth and Planetary Health: Seeing the Big Picture

Lecture 14 The Wellbeing Economy: A Future We Can Live With

People who want to speak knowledgeably about global change and its impact on human health