Environmental Policy and Planning

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The past two decades have seen an increasing amount of attention given to the importance of environmental policy and planning in promoting a sustainable future for the planet. This unit considers environmental policy and planning in the context of Australia, exploring the role of government, business and community, the success or otherwise of policies and plans, and the contemporary issues that require policy and planning solutions. The unit also develops tools for policy and planning assessment. It is suited to students interested in careers in environmental management and planning.