GES2420

Environmental policy and management

(ART)

Professor Chris Cocklin, Associate Professor David Mercer and Professor Joe Powell

6 points + 2.5 hours per week on average (two lectures and one 1-hour tutorial in alternate weeks) + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in geography, or permission + Prohibitions: ENV2011, GES2430, GES2440

Synopsis: The rise of environmentalism. Perspectives and ideologies in respect of the environment. The /social construction0 of environmental issues. Issues of governance, policy and regulation. Themes include the internationalisation of environmental policy, the rise of corporate environmentalism, native title and indigenous rights, and the importance of property rights. Environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, corporate environmental auditing, state of the environment reporting, and public participation.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 45% + Examination (2 hours): 35% + 4 tutorial/practical assignments (1000 words total): 20%