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Be introduced to the pioneering environmental economist Ken Boulding
Understand the difference between a ‘cowboy’ economy based on throughput, and a circular ‘spaceman’ economy
Appreciate the role of technology in changing production methods and enabling increased exploitation of natural resources
Understand how demand for natural resources, in particular oil for energy, has led to conflict
Be aware of the contrasting concepts of ‘water wars’ and ‘water peace’ over access to and management of water resources
Understand how appropriately negotiated property rights and institutional arrangements are important for water peace
Understand how conflict can lead to increased environmental vulnerability of civilian populations and mass mortality though famine and disease
Be introduced to Amartya Sen and the concept of development as freedom
Be introduced to contrasting theories on international regimes
Understand the impact of conflict on environmental management in north Lebanon
Appreciate the role of trust relationships and the effect of ‘wasta’ on post-conflict environmental management
Human conflict has both short and long term effects on the natural world The environment is directly impacted by pollution and explosions; and can be used as a weapon of war In the longer term, sustainable environmental management is disrupted when conflict destabilises social systems and people are denied access to natural resources As resources become scarcer, it might be expected that people come into conflict about access to natural resources
This course explores three aspects of conflict and resource scarcity, and applies these to explore decision making and negotiation skills
The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in conflict and environmental decision-making; no previous knowledge or experience is required
If you are working in environmental management, or wish to learn more about it, this course is designed to support you as a professional By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time
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