Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Climate Action)

Massey University

It is widely recognised that climate change is the most pressing environmental issue facing humanity. There is an urgent need for graduates who can lead future climate change solutions in all sectors of society. In this qualification you'll study Indigenous, natural and social science approaches to climate action and their interaction with policy, governance and both international and local responses. The specialisation will equip you to critically understand and apply tools and approaches associated with climate finance, reporting, mitigation, and adaptation. The Master of Sustainable Development Goals Climate Action focuses on the theory and practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, with specific focus on Climate Action. There is an urgent need for graduates who can lead future climate change solutions in all sectors of society, calling for multidisciplinary solutions that transcend usual silos and boundaries associated with academic study and of science and decision making. Critically, we need people who can understand the nature and consequences of climate change at regional, national and global levels, and to provide education and training accordingly. What are the Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals SDGs are the UNs ambitious macro-level plan for humankinds development and sustainability. The goals address global challenges including those related to poverty and inequality, climate and environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. While SDG 13 focuses specifically on Climate Action, all of the 17 SDGs are interconnected with the challenges of climate change.

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