The course introduces students without a science background to the general concepts of environment, natural resources, and sustainable development. Topics include pressing global, regional and local environmental issues; renewable and non-renewable energy; life-supporting systems of our planet and its biodiversity; atmosphere, air pollution and global climate change; water resources and pollution; ocean plastics and solid waste management; environmental health and toxicology. Throughout the course, students will gain a sufficient background and a better understanding of the root causes of key environmental issues. They will also become more aware of their role, as individuals, in environmental protection and sustainable development.