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Overview
Increasing populations and social changes are pressurising our relationship with the environment. Property rights are embedded in power structures and land management. This course explores the different ways that nature is perceived by different types of societies and the impact of property rights on natural resource management.
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Environmental Challenges - Hierarchy in Property Rights at University of Leeds by FutureLearn 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.
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Syllabus:
Recognise the difference between the perspectives of the ‘giving spirit of nature’ and ‘controlling ancestor’ in our perceptions of nature.
Understand the meaning of ‘reciprocity’ as a way of reducing risk in uncertain environments.
Recognise different types of property rights and how they affect access to, and withdrawal of, natural resources.
Appreciate the need for flexible property rights in areas with dynamic ecologies.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 5 hrs/week
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Anthropology Environmental Sciences View 38 other Short Courses in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- 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.
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