Sustainability Challenges: Research Essay Assignment

Internal Code: MAS277

Research Essay Assignment:

Question: Apply the knowledge and skills developed by the students in evaluating the role of systems thinking in global and local sustainability challenges.  The topic for your paper is ‘Systems thinking is critical in developing solutions to sustainability challenges.’To what extent do you agree with this statement, and why?  Draw on one of the following wicked problems to illustrate your answer: 1.Ice (Crystal meth) use in Australia 2.Pollution in oceans 3.Placing a price on carbon