The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries. Since infrastructural and regulatory capacities in such countries are often limited they are more exposed to the negative implications of such development. The MOOC will present experiences and potential avenues to develop a more sustainable form of tourism.
Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Danish
Learner Career Outcomes
43%
started a new career after completing these courses
71%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Danish
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University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen is the oldest University in Denmark - founded in 1479, and with over 38,000 students and more than 9,000 employees. The purpose of the University is to conduct research and provide education to the highest academic level. Based in Denmark's capital city it is one of the top research institutions in Europe.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Tourism and the global sustainability agenda
This module will present the global trends in tourism and its social and environmental impacts. Policies and strategies aimed at developing a more sustainable form of tourism in low-income countries will be discussed, including the role of sustainability certification systems for hotels and destinations. The importance of tourism to Zanzibar and the environmental health impacts associated with the tourist sector on Zanzibar will be highlighted.
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 86 min), 9 readings, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Global trends in tourism4m
Tourism and the global sustainability agenda12m
The impacts of tourism on local communities13m
Copy of The impacts of tourism on local communities13m
Copy of The impacts of tourism on local communities13m
International hotel certifications15m
9 readings
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
4 practice exercises
Global trends in tourism10m
Tourism and the global sustainability agenda10m
The impacts of tourism on local communities10m
International hotel certifications10m
3 hours to complete
Tourism - a major consumer of freshwater and producer of waste water
This module will highlight the role of hotels, in low-income countries in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, as significant consumers of freshwater and producers of wastewater. The module will discuss the impacts this may have on the health of the marine ecosystem and the management of the freshwater resources, especially the problem of saltwater intrusion. Zanzibar will be used as a case. The potential of introducing new policies, technologies and management approaches in support of a more sustainable management of water resources will be discussed.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 44 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes
4 videos
Tourism development and the health of coral reefs6m
Tourism and freshwater demands12m
Saltwater intrusion and the impact upon freshwater supplies9m
8 readings
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
4 practice exercises
Impacts of tourism and human activity on the marine environment10m
Tourism development and the health of coral reefs10m
Tourism and freshwater demands10m
Saltwater intrusion and the impact upon freshwater supplies10m
3 hours to complete
Promoting the environment
The general challenges of managing solid waste generation by the tourist sector will be highlighted and examples provided to explain the scope of the problem. The extent and nature of the obstacles associated with poor solid waste management linked to the tourist sector on Zanzibar will be discussed focusing on the environmental health impacts of waste generation. Policies and private sector initiatives taken to improve waste management will be presented. In particular, environmental management interventions aimed at mosquito control at resorts will be highlighted as an example of how to develop a more sustainable tourist sector.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 52 min), 9 readings, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Solid waste management on Zanzibar11m
Control of mosquitoes at tourist destinations11m
The way forward10m
The impact of COVID-19 on the tourism in Zanzibar12m
9 readings
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Mandatory reading10m
Optional reading10m
Restarting tourism after COVID1910m
4 practice exercises
Tourism - a major generator of solid waste10m
Solid waste management on Zanzibar10m
Control of mosquitoes at tourist destinations10m
The way forward10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
by HJun 3, 2020
I want to appreciate my Mentor Mr. Flemming Konradsen for providing such a pleasant learning experience through this course. This will surely enlighten our career in a positive direction. Thank You
by ABMar 7, 2020
Amazing course. Full of great information, straight to the point, with many life examples and research data. Very helpful for both environmental enthusiasts and hospitality professionals. Many thanks!
by TBMay 13, 2020
Very understanding for someone like me who is not in the tourism sector. Only but is that there are articles and videos which are not for public access. The videos and interviews are very interesting.
by MIJun 29, 2020
I really loved this course. I recommend this course to all of them who wants to make a better future for us and our next generation.This course deals with eco tourism and also a part of Blue Economy.
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