EV5107 - Environmental Management, Policy and Governance

This subject introduces students to the theory and processes of environmental management and places these into the broader context of environmental governance, legislation and policy. Topics taught in this subject include: design and implementation of environmental policy; conservation and management planning in the context of Australian and Queensland environmental legislation; stakeholder engagement approaches, and international environmental policy. Case studies are used to demonstrate the practical implementation of environmental management systems and processes. Students at the Masters level are encouraged to pursue their specific topic interests and to develop facilitation and negotiation skills through student-led tutorials and a mock Conference of the Parties exercise.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse and critique environmental management and policy documents in the context of the contemporary global and local environmental outlook;
• identify and critically appraise the underlying principles of environmental law and policy, including how and why these have evolved over time;
• review and evaluate the processes by which policy is made and implemented, with reference to the norms and principles that govern policy development at international and national levels;
• apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to address key environmental problems, with particular reference to the tropics;
• demonstrate advanced professional skills in group work, facilitation and written and oral communication through written assessments and active participation in tutorials.

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