Lessons
The Earth is a space- ship with finite resources on board. Who could argue against such an obvious description of our reliance on our living...
Environmental management - More than a concept
Participation, Information and Understanding
Linkages that really matter
Policy, processes and systems
Links you'll need and you'll like too !!
Lesson 2: What everyone is or should be talking about: Water
A detailed examination of "Water" as a key environmental issue....
Objective
Earth's Water
Water Q&A: Water use
Your first piece of advice as a potential manager
Readings, literature and sources
Lesson 3: Linkages between the air (and other things) we breathe, housing and business
OBJECTIVE: To deepen understanding of environmental factors related to air quality. The student should arrive at a good appreciation of the linkages...
Things in the Air
Case Study - Air in Helsinki
Case Study - NOx in Norrköping
Readings, literature and sources
Lesson 4: Linkages between environment and economy –
OBJECTIVE: As globalisation spreads and intensifies across the globe, few environmental sanctuaries remain. Areas considered “reserves” or...
Worlds apart, ever drifting?
Tools and instruments, there for the taking
International Players
Exercise - What you can do tips for Earth Day 2002 (EPA)
Readings, resources, leads and footnote
Lesson 5: Business, Industry and Transportation, all gasping for air
This lesson will explore the role of business and the impact of industry with regard to air quality. The case study is followed by an interactive...
Case Study - Business & Industry Actions
Background reading for the Exercise
Exercise - Transport modes to work
Readings, literature and sources
Lesson 6: Malaysia - Economic aspirations in conflict with democratic expectations and environmental concerns
OBJECTIVE: To review an essay on economic and environmental tensions in Malaysia. To provide a short assessment of forest-management related issues...
Malaysia, a model from the developing world?
NGOs take a stand
A slipping leader
Exercise - Forests matter
Readings, literature, sources and footnotes
Lesson 7: Deserts never sleep
An investigation into issues pertaining to the world's deserts from an environmental management perspective....
The desert lives, often nearby
General overview of deserts and drylands
Droughts, then, today and tomorrow.
Readings, literature and sources
Lesson 8: Environmental Information and Understanding as the basis for change
OBJECTIVE: To allow for a genuine appreciation of the role of information in environmental management. By pointing out how effective environmental...
Information as management input
Environmental management as communication
A final word and, Thanks!!
Readings, literature and sources
