Public Affairs Sustainable Development - Indiana University - Bloomington

Public Affairs Sustainable Development from Indiana University - Bloomington is a Campus Master Land Use degree that prepares you for a Science career. The MPA concentration in sustainable development focuses on the balancing of human needs with the protection of the natural and social environments so that these needs can be met in the present and also into the indefinite future. Future generations ought not to be made worse off because of actions taken in the present. As the Brundtland Commission (formally, the World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987) envisioned the concept, sustainable development is development that ?meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.? The logical components of a sustainable development strategy encompass environmental, economic, social, and political elements. Students who complete the concentration are expected to work for governments, private businesses, and special interest organizations that seek to sustain and improve both current and future conditions for life on earth. The concentration seeks to provide them with both skills and perspectives that will serve the development of their own rewarding careers in this field. Careers in Sustainable Development Careers in this field will be found in all sectors: from public to private and from city, state, national or international perspectives. Some possible career options may include jobs at: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and similar such departments in other countries Departments of natural resources in the different states in the US City and state departments of sustainability and environmental management Private agricultural and resource management firms A major non-profit organization such as World Resources International, World Watch, World Wildlife Fund A major think tank such as Resources for the Future, Competitive Enterprise Institute, or The Carter Center International organizations, such as the World Bank or United Nations (focusing on water, agriculture, resources, food, energy) Financial markets focusing on carbon permits and other pollutants. View more details on Indiana University - Bloomington, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Land Use courses.