Environment and Development - IEST5007


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: Institute of Environmental Studies
	Course Outline: http://www.ies.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 30
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

The course would focus on the inherent environmental challenges that face the “developing world”, including a critique of neoliberal models of economic growth and development. The subject takes an international perspective, focusing on the role of environmental conventions and the impact of global governance strategies, such as the ‘millennium development goals ‘, in achieving a more sustainable approach to
development. This subject would be of particular interest to students interested in international governance, the role of civil society, and government in developing countries. Topics would include: International
development frameworks and governance; International trade, environment and development; Food security - the green and gene revolutions; Energy and development; Cimate change implications for the developing
world; Indigenous rights and gender – their role in environmental management; Debt, poverty and the environment; Community participation in development; and related topics.