The 'Lisbon Strategy' was the EU’s response to globalization in the first decade of this century and it is succeeded by the 'Europe 2020' for the second decade. The course introduces the economic, social and environmental dimensions of this ten year plan and examines how this agenda addresses the structural problems and issues about the sustainable development of the EU.

CILO-1: Describe the definition, measurements, evolution, significance and different aspects of sustainability and sustainable development. CILO-2: Summarize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the European Union and United Nations. CILO-3: Analyze the balance between growth, development and sustainability. CILO-4: Discuss contemporary issues, challenges ahead in the process of implementing SDGs.