Overview

National and international conflicts over the use of natural resources, e.g. rainforest destruction, land degradation, pressure on water supplies and common property resources. Analysis of resource disputes, including socio-political aspects and debate over causes and trajectories. Different managements approaches used to solve environmental problems, e.g. role of the state, communities, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Ben Thompson

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Ben Thompson

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Critically analyse the theoretical and empirical bases of resource management issues

2.

Appreciate the complex, intertwined nature of ecological, social, and political factors underlying resource management issues

3.

Recognise, apply, and distinguish between the main explanatory theories

4.

Be able to construct critical and analytical arguments relevant to resource management issues in good quality writing.

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Environment and governance
International development practice
International development and environment