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Analyses the interface between environmental technologies and society, considering environmental responsibilities, values, and ethics; situates environmental technological 'solutions' within their wider sociopolitical and economic context. Students will consider the contexts of sustainability and environmental justice with respect to the futuring of technology.

Considers contemporary environmental change in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, including the development of artificial intelligence. New environmental possibilities and responsibilities are considered such as: how technologies are developed; by and for whom, and for what purpose; how they are used and their implications. These are considered within the broader political, economic, cultural and ethical contexts of environmental sociotechnologies.

We face urgent environmental challenges that require innovative responses to affect better environmental futures. This course will analyse environmental uncertainty and its implications; examine the interface between environmental technologies and society; consider environmental responsibilities, values and ethics; and situate environmental solutions within their wider sociopolitical and economic context. Students will engage with strategies to achieve sustainable and just outcomes.