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Module Content

In Pathways to Prosperity 2: Global Futures, you will explore ways in which we can respond to (or attempt to resolve) the challenges and dilemmas set up in Pathways to Prosperity 1: Global Legacies. The module examines current Global Grand Challenges and the broad responses to these framed by the Sustainable Development Goals. The module argues that to meet these goals and effectively face these Grand Challenges, humanity requires innovative Transitions that reshape the way that we work, live and use the planet’s resources. Many individuals, communities, businesses and governments are already undertaking a diversity of activities which are, or suggest, possible ways to reimagine the future. These practices potentially provide transferable models and lessons to be scaled up or applied in different contexts. The module, therefore, presents selected transition case studies and through the assessed work encourages you to explore and develop your own alternative case studies. You will share the case studies that you produce resulting in a broad body of empirical studies on which the entire class may draw. It is envisaged that the common lessons learnt from these transition case studies will inform your future careers as researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, etc, allowing you to become Transition Leaders. The module is delivered through a range of online content, classes and student-developed case studies.

Illustrative Module Outline

Topic 1. Introduction: Global Challenges, Transitions and Models of ChangeÌý
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Topic 2. Complexity and Inclusive Change Ìý
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Topic 3. Design thinking, transition and 'wicked problems', Ìý
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Topic 4. Case-study: Theories of Change and Prosperity Co-Labs: London and elsewhere Ìý
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Topic 5. Case-study ÌýDegrowth examples and radical visions Ìý
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Topic 6. Case Study ÌýRisk Management in Mexico, Ìý
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Topic 7. ÌýCase-study ÌýPolitical leadership and transition - urban violence reduction in Medellín, Colombia Ìý
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Topic 8. Case Study ÌýCarbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Investment and Sustainable Business, Ìý
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Topic 9. Case Study Bridget Storrie - Mediation and conflicts over natural resources, Ìý

Topic 10: Summary and assessment workshopÌýÌý