Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
(1) Demonstrate an understanding and critical appreciation of the key theoretical approaches and concepts used in environment and development as regards their influence on environmental policies and practice;
(3) Critically analyse environment and development interdependencies and challenges, and identify the key drivers and stakeholders and actors involved;
(2) Critically analyse, evaluate and illustrate case studies material and policy contexts relevant to environment and international development;
(4) Devise policy changes and recommendations to address specific environment and development challenges;
(5) Demonstrate effective oral and written skills in communicating the results of group and individual analysis and projects.
Indicative Module Content:
The module includes the following sections:
Section 1: Concepts, theory and policies
- Introduction to key concepts
- Theory of Change
- Key trends in development theories and policies
- EU policy frameworks and development agendas
Section 2: Environmental and development interaction and challenges including case studies on policies strategies and practices
- Urbanisation and Development
- Agri-Food Systems and development
- Climate change Adaptation
- Climate change Mitigation
- Land Use
- International Climate Policies
- Migration and Environment