Why are the problems of poverty, inequality and access to natural resources so intractable in some parts of the world? How do societies manage the trade-offs between environmental change and their own development needs? What are the root causes of injustice and inequity around the globe and how are they best addressed through good science, policy and action? If you’re interested in both the science of environmental change and how this relates to the challenges of human development, then read on. This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in natural sciences but also want to understand and explore different and better ways of using and sharing our planet’s natural resources.