GES2440

Environmental policy and management

(ART)

Professor Chris Cocklin

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 and environmental science, or permission + Prohibitions: GES 2420, GES2430, ENV2011

Synopsis: This subject is concerned with the theory and practice of environmental policy and management. Themes include the internationalisation of environmental policy, the rise of corporate environmentalism, native title and indigenous rights, and the importance of property rights. Methods of environmental management will be introduced, including environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, state of the environment reporting, and public participation. Case studies will refer to biodiversity, forestry, climate change, and water resources.

Assessment: Essay (2000 words): 45% + Tutorial/practical assignments (1500 words): 25% + Examination (1.5 hours): 30%