Patagonia
University
Course
VX2
Sponsor
Chilean Government, University de Santiago de Chile, Tompkins Conservation, Yellowstone Forever, Yellowstone National Park, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Goals
On January 29, 2018 the 10 million acre Patagonia National Park system was born. The goal of this VIP project is to develop and execute a Strategic Sustainability Plan for this new park in collaboration with the Chilean government, US philanthropic organizations, and Yellowstone National Park. Themes include water and energy, transportation, education and communication, waste management, leadership and business practices.
Issues
Establishing a sustainable infrastructure, systems thinking that integrated conservation with economic development, and balancing technology with culture.
Tools and Methods
Sustainability Planning
Architecture
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Systems Engineering
Logistics
Energy
Ecotourism
Best Management Practices
Desired Majors
Architecture
Biology
Business Administration, Management
Civil Engineering
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Economics
Science, Technology & Culture
Sponsor
Chilean Government, University de Santiago de Chile, Tompkins Conservation, Yellowstone Forever, Yellowstone National Park, Georgia Tech Research Institute