2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 171 - International Perspectives on Environmental Problems and Policies

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion
Highlights the scope of major global issues (e.g. climate change and biodiversity conservation), their social and political contexts, and what influences our population, development and environmental-policy choices. Two central themes are used: 1) conflicts of interest over assets, amenity, and distribution of costs and benefits, and 2) sustainable development ideas, conflicts and operational processes. The practicalities of solutions such as cultural change, business and trade practices and regulations are explored.

Instructor: Mr. Downs

When Offered: Offered every other year

Faculty: Timothy Downs, D.Env. - Assistant Professor of IDCE