Sustainable Development: Policy, Practice and Envi (DVA4804)

DVA4804 EXAMINATION PACK Critically reflect on the relevance of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) to sustainable development in an increasingly globalising world.

DVA4804 EXAMINATION PACK “While more attention is being given now to the environmental consequences of particular development projects, the primary drivers of environmental degradation –energy and material use – have burgeoned” (Sneddon et al. 2006). Against this backdrop, provide an analysis of the conceptualisation(s) of sustainable development (SD) with a focus on implications for policy and practice.

DVA4804 EXAMINATION PACK Zewdie (2014) states that, “the impact of climate change on food production … indicates about two thirds of arable land in Africa is expected to be lost by 2025 due to decreased rainfall”. To what extent should the adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) be seen as an option to food security? Who benefits most from this approach and who does not? Motivate your arguments.

DVA4804 EXAMINATION PACK 2025

DVA4804 EXAMINATION PACK

DVA4804 Assignment 5 (ANSWERS) 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED.......Critically analyse the factors that contribute to food insecurity and how these can be ameliorated.

DVA4804 EXAMINATION GUIDELINES 2025 Question 1 As globalization continues to accelerate, a key question in the discussion on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) is their relevance in achieving sustainable development. Critically analyze the extent to which Indigenous Knowledge Systems can be useful in accelerating the achievement of SDG 12? (50 Marks). Suggested Readings: • Study guide: lesson 6 • E-resources: Briggs (2005); Bhola (2002); Niemeijer and Mazzucato (2003) Que...

DVA4804 EXAM 2025

DVA4804 EXAMINATION GUIDELINES 2025 Question 1 As globalization continues to accelerate, a key question in the discussion on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) is their relevance in achieving sustainable development. Critically analyze the extent to which Indigenous Knowledge Systems can be useful in accelerating the achievement of SDG 12? (50 Marks). Suggested Readings: • Study guide: lesson 6 • E-resources: Briggs (2005); Bhola (2002); Niemeijer and Mazzucato (2003) Que...

DVA4804 Q1 & Q2 EXAM 2024-25