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This course explores three approaches to the hierarchy of property rights, and applies these to environmental use and management around the world. It also includes advice on producing a policy brief for an environmental issue.
Syllabus
Week 1: The principles of hierarchy in property rights
Week 2: Applying the principles
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Explain the difference in perceptions of nature between hunter-gatherers and agriculturalists.
- Explore the different 'bundles' of access rights associated with natural resource ownership, as described by Ostrom.
- Discuss Boserup’s theory that greater population densities can lead to improved land management.
- Summarise a key environmental issue and produce a briefing note appropriate for decision making.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in environmental decision-making; no previous knowledge or experience is required.
If you are working in environmental management, or wish to learn more about it, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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