Overview

This topic is designed to develop your critical understanding of some of the key challenges to constructing successful environmental policy in a range of different contexts. It is also designed to provide you with an understanding of the complexity of environmental systems; as well as an awareness of some of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to develop a critical understanding of:

  • The key challenges in constructing successful environmental policy in a range of contexts
  • The complexity of environmental systems as a policy problem
  • The key tools and techniques available for best practice environmental policy and how to achieve good outcomes in their own context
  • The use of the case study method in political science

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Identify key environmental issues requiring a policy response, or, requiring a more effective policy response
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Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to environmental problems in a policy setting
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Apply their knowledge and understanding of environmental policy tools and theories to practical, real-world settings
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Apply their knowledge and understanding of the case study method in a variety of contexts
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Evaluate existing environmental policy regimes and their efficacy
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Analyse and design environmental policy recommendations appropriate to the context

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