自20世纪以来, 现代人类的影响越来越被认为对人类和环境有负面影响, 现在我们需要不同的方法来实现可持续的生活. The study of local and traditional environmental wisdom entails long-term bodies of knowledge derived from unique worldviews that are deeply embedded in culture and traditions; as individuals use to interpret and make sense of the different human beliefs and assumptions, 社区展示了涉及多种环境相互作用的实践和经验. 考虑到这, 与农业和可持续性见解相关的土著生态在当前和未来人类和环境健康和福祉方面具有巨大价值.
该课程通过概念培养对当地和土著发音和生态关系的理解, 农业和可持续性的机制和应用. 术语,如:传统的,本土的 & local agriculture; agroecology; local & indigenous ecologies (the systems and philosophies of environmental responsibility and food security); and sustainability in local communities; together with general topics about current environmental, 经济, 社会问题和行动——将被评估.