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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Introduction to Environmental Policy and Planning

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via YouTube

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Explore a comprehensive lecture series on environmental policy and planning presented by MIT students. Delve into various scenarios covering federal policy-making, evaluation processes, comparative analysis, ethics, sustainable development, and the interplay between local and expert knowledge. Examine crucial topics such as environmental impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis, societal risk assessment, and ecosystem services analysis. Gain insights into public participation techniques, consensus-building strategies, and effective dispute resolution in environmental planning. Enhance your understanding of key concepts and practical applications in the field of environmental policy through this in-depth, student-led presentation.

Syllabus

Scenario 1: Federal Environmental Policy-Making.
Scenario 2: The Policy-Making Process.
Scenario 3: Policy Evaluation.
Scenario 4: Comparative Policy Analysis.
Scenario 5: Environmental Ethics & the Precautionary Principle.
Scenario 6: Sustainable Development.
Scenario 7: Local Knowledge vs. Expert Knowledge - Cold Call.
Scenario 7: Local vs. Expert Knowledge - Student Presentation.
Scenario 8: Environmental Impact Assessment.
Scenario 9: Cost-Benefit Analysis - Cold Call.
Scenario 9: Cost-Benefit Analysis - Student Presentation.
Scenario 9: Cost-Benefit Analysis - Class Discussion.
Scenario 10: Societal Risk Assessment.
Scenario 11: Ecosystem Services Analysis.
Scenario 12: Public Participation Techniques and Strategies.
Scenario 13: Building an Informed Consensus.
Scenario 14: Relying on Effective Dispute Resolution.

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    Shubechya Subedi
    This course is an excellent introduction to the key concepts, frameworks, and practical tools used in environmental policy and planning. Offered by MIT and freely available on YouTube, it combines academic rigor with real-world relevance, making it…
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    Afolabi Damilare Christianah
    Presently I am trying to go into environmental management and this course give me what I needed to know and am so Happy about it
  • Ndodana Manyangana

    I recently completed the Introduction to Environmental Policy and Planning course, and I must say it was a thoroughly enriching experience. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the complex relationships between human activities, environmental degradation, and policy responses.

    I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in environmental policy, sustainability, and planning. It has been an invaluable learning experience, and I look forward to applying my newfound knowledge in real-world contexts.
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