Human Security and Sustainable Development

Education facts

Code: 1FU210

Throughout the last decades, human security and sustainable development have been fundamental concepts both in the academic discourse and on the international policy agenda related to the peace-development nexus. Centred on people rather than nations, human security focuses on identifying and reducing risks for the survival, well-being and dignity of human beings. Sustainable development comprises environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Though mutually reinforcing on a conceptual level, recent threats associated with climate change, violent conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic, horizontal inequalities and digital technology have caused a development-human security disconnect. This module defines the paradigms of human security and sustainable development, and closely examines the relationship between them. The value of either concept will be examined in relation to threats and risks identified at different scale and scope. Students will apply the concepts to numerous case studies in international development cooperation and human security interventions.

Entry requirements

45 credits in peace and development studies, social sciences or relevant subject within the field of humanities.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Human Security and Sustainable Development

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  VÄXJÖ

  Start date: 8 November 2027

  End date: 12 December 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %