'Environmental Policy, Governance, and Ethics in Resource Management' refers to the principles, laws, institutions, decision-making processes, and moral values that guide the sustainable use, conservation, and equitable management of natural resources to protect the environment and promote present and future human well-being.
Environmental policy evaluation can be approached as both an empirical and normative exercise. It is empirical because it uses evidence, indicators, and methods to assess policy outcomes; it is normative because it asks whether policy choices are fair, legitimate, precautionary, and aligned with public values.
This course covers the following:Â
Policy Analysis and Evaluation:Â Tools to assess policy effectiveness and ethics. Conflict Resolution and Collaborative Management:Â Approaches for managing disputes and fostering cooperation. Case Studies in Resource Governance and Ethics:Â Practical applications from diverse environmental contexts. Research Methods:Â Interdisciplinary approaches to study policy, governance, and ethics in resource management.