ALU3024 - Policies for Environmental Sustainability
Contents
International agreements and government policies on limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The EU Water Framework Directive and its implementation. Government policy on waste management, contaminated land and environmental liability. Agri-environment and cross compliance policies. The EU Common Fisheries Policy and conservation of fisheries stock. Implementation of the EU Habitats Directive. Site visit to inspect at first hand the implementation and enforcement of a major aspect of environment policy in Northern Ireland.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of international and local policies in relation to environmental quality and sustainability and the practical implementation of these policies.
Lecturer
Dr. Alberto Longo
Skills
By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate oral and written skills; gathering, analysis, interpretation and synthesis of information.
Pre-requisites
None
Supplementary notes
None
Assessment
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Essay
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30%
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| Presentation |
20%
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Exam
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50%
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