ES 493E INDIG PEOP, SUST DEV&BIODIVR

A seminar addressing current environmental issues and conflicts such as pollution of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, acidic deposition and global change. Students will be expected to make presentations and actively participate in discussions. An exploration of the complex context of indigenous peoples and biodiversity in relation to the impact of the world economic development. The question of sustainable development as a way to preserve the culture of indigenous peoples and biodiversity will be discussed.