Brief Introduction
Understand how climate change, biodiversity loss and deforestation affect people, exploring justice in environment management.Course Summary
Learn about environmental justice and how it relates to social justice, community health, and sustainability with this course. Gain an understanding of the complex issues surrounding environmental injustices and the solutions necessary to address them.Key Learning Points
- Understand the concept of environmental justice and its application in different contexts
- Explore the intersections of environmental justice with social justice and community health
- Examine case studies of environmental justice issues and the solutions implemented
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental justice and its impact on society
- Identify and analyze environmental justice issues in different contexts
- Develop solutions and strategies to address environmental injustices
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- A willingness to engage in critical thinking and discussions
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Discussion forums
- Case studies
Similar Courses
- Sustainability and Social Innovation
- Global Environmental Issues
- Environmental Management and Sustainability
Related Education Paths
- Master in Environmental Policy and Management
- Certificate in Sustainable Business
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for people who are already working on environmental problems or are familiar with environmental issues. It seeks to address environmentalists around the world although a background on international development will be useful.
Outline
- Conceptions of environmental justice Introducing the course Why environmental justice? Justice as multi-dimensional Principles of justice Reflections Politics of environmental justice Introduction to Week 2 Is justice political? Odisha case study A political activist’s perspective Learner assignment Reflections Local perspectives of environmental justice Introduction to Week 3 EJ Atlas Water justice Forest governance from a local perspective Reflections on Week 3 Global perspectives of environmental justice Introduction to Week 4 Biodiversity conservation Climate justice Forest governance from a global perspective Reflections on Week 4 Practical approaches to environmental justice research Introduction to Week 5 Participatory video Life plans End of course review
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the importance of environmental justice with this online course. Students have given great feedback, with many saying that the course is engaging and informative. One key aspect that users have praised is the course's emphasis on real-world examples of environmental injustice.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative
- Real-world examples of environmental injustice
- Interactive activities keep students engaged
- Instructors are knowledgeable and responsive to questions
- Course is well-organized and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be repetitive
- Course may not be challenging enough for advanced students
- Technical issues with the website can be frustrating
- Discussion forums can be overwhelming for some users
- Course may not provide enough in-depth coverage of certain topics
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