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Fred Fulton,
Anna Maria Liwak,
and
Kathrine Vad
Topics Covered
- Week 1: What is sustainable development in a humanitarian context?
- Week 2. Sustainability in the supply chain: a life-cycle perspective
- Week 3. Sustainability in field operations
- Week 4: Setting up a sustainability programme
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Focuses on the economic aspects of sustainability, examining the costs and benefits of different approaches to environmental protection and sustainable development.
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This classic work explores the environmental limits to economic growth and the need for sustainable development, providing valuable insights into the challenges facing our planet.
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This innovative work introduces the concept of cradle-to-cradle design, which aims to eliminate waste and create products that are safe for both humans and the environment.
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This groundbreaking book presents a comprehensive plan for reversing global warming, offering a roadmap for a sustainable future.
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This Pulitzer Prize-winning book examines the ongoing sixth mass extinction event, highlighting the urgent need for conservation and sustainable practices.
Takes a systems approach to sustainability, examining the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic systems and providing a framework for understanding complex sustainability challenges.
Provides a global perspective on sustainability, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing different countries and regions as they strive to achieve sustainable development.
Examines the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their implications for sustainability, providing a practical guide to implementing these goals across different sectors.
Examines the logistics challenges faced in the aftermath of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. It provides valuable insights into the coordination of relief efforts and the lessons learned for future disaster response.
Provides an overview of the logistics challenges involved in disaster response. It covers topics such as disaster preparedness, coordination of relief efforts, and the transportation of aid.
Provides guidance on how to use logistics to support development projects. It covers topics such as supply chain management, transportation, and inventory management.
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Collection of essays on the humanitarian crisis, including the causes, consequences, and responses to humanitarian disasters.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the logistics challenges involved in delivering humanitarian aid, including transportation, storage, and distribution.
This practical guide provides guidance for humanitarian logistics practitioners on how to manage the supply chain effectively and efficiently. It covers topics such as inventory management, forecasting, and transportation.
Focuses on the application of LCA to textiles and clothing.
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Time
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Institutions
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Instructors
Fred Fulton
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Kathrine Vad
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