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Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries. Since infrastructural and regulatory capacities in such countries are often limited they are more exposed to the negative implications of such development. The MOOC will present experiences and potential avenues to develop a more sustainable form of tourism. The Course particularly focuses on the problems and potentials of tourism development in small island states in tropical and sub-tropical settings and highlights the challenges of such development on vulnerable ecosystems. It also highlights how tourism development in Zanzibar results in increased pressure on its marine environment, solid waste management, water resources and control of mosquitoes. These factors will be used as tracers of impacts and areas for future improvement towards a more sustainable form of tourism. Zanzibar will be in focus during this course and used as a case in order to exemplify how a massive increase of Tourism in a low income and resource poor setting, can increase the vulnerability of the local population. The Course topics also relate to a number of targets under the global Sustainable Development Goals, especially: Goals 3: “good health and well-being” Goals 6: “clean water and sanitation” Goals 14: “life below water” Goals 17: “partnerships”. Thus, the Course is a continuation of the efforts and discussions raised as part of the 2017 international year of sustainable tourism. A diversity of perspectives and areas of expertise will be presented by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, State University of Zanzibar, representatives from the hotel sector and international experts in specific areas of sustainable tourism.

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Rating 4.5★ based on 48 ratings
Length 4 weeks
Effort 2-3 hours per week
Starts Jul 10 (42 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Copenhagen via Coursera
Instructor Flemming Konradsen
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Science
Tags Social Sciences Life Sciences Biology Governance And Society Basic Science

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I am a Computer Science graduate that is looking to move into the sustainable tourism sector.

This was a wonderful course that taught me a lot of sustainable tourism concepts and also made me realise how much as a tourist we create an impact on the environment, local communities, natural resources and so on.

especially i wanted to thank my instructor sir... for whom i clearly conceptualized about sustainable tourism.

It is a great course for those interested in sustainable tourism!

Very interesting course and great content about sustainable tourism.

I would think that it's much more important the students learn how to create and implement sustainable tourism policies in different venues than if they know the exact number of pieces of plastic found on a square kilometre of beach in Zanzibar.

I hope to use the skills gained through it in my new career as an expert in Ecotourism and sustainable tourism in general.

I enjoyed the course and definitely learned so much and I believe that I am ready to initiate my own study on sustainable tourism in my city.

Great introductory course to the field of sustainable tourism.

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very good

Very good case-study (Zanzibar).

Very good, informative introduction to a variety of topics directly related to sustainable tourism.Good case studies, which underpin theoretical input.

Lots of beach tourism information, I would have liked a bit more of applies in other kinds of sites, still very good and useful.

As others stated before - Very good case-study (Zanzibar).

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case study

It is too focused on one case study, and the quizes are all about specific statistics on the case of Zanzibar.

Keep in mind that it is developed on a case study (Zanzibar) and it focuses a lot in coastal environments.

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very helpful

Thanks to the University of Copenhagen, professor Flemming Konradsen and everyone.It was very helpful and i hope this helps me get into what i want.

Really very helpful and interesting it was so use full for me to improve my knowlage good for online cour Even thought the case is specific, it helps to better and deeply understand how our impact as humans and tourists can be heavy not only on environment but also on local communities.

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for people

It is a must for people in the Hotel industry, especially so that they could find ways to become an eco-friendly hotel nevertheless it is also for people who want their communities to grow in a sustainable way where the locals are benefited.

It's a great course for people with limited knowledge about sustainability & tourism, it gives lot's of background and general information.

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Rating 4.5★ based on 48 ratings
Length 4 weeks
Effort 2-3 hours per week
Starts Jul 10 (42 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Copenhagen via Coursera
Instructor Flemming Konradsen
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Science
Tags Social Sciences Life Sciences Biology Governance And Society Basic Science

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