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Introduction to international natural resource policy concentrating on endangered species, international trade, multiple land-use and conservation planning, eco-tourism, sustainability, and environmental education. Conservation continuum is explored from protectionist to utilitarian perspectives. Three case studies (Africa, Asia, Europe) are investigated to understand how policies affect areas they claim to protect.
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.
1. Introduction to International Issues in Natural Resource Conservation
2. Perspectives on natural resources
3. Globalization of natural resource use and management
4. Players in international conservation
•Government entities
•Non government organizations
•Private foundations
•Industry
5. Policies and their effects on the ground
6. Endangered species
7. The continuum of conservation
8. Sustainability
9. Case studies addressing population growth, desertification, local resource use, land use change, access to natural resources,
international policy implications for local populations, benefits of conservation, and site-specific issues.
• Africa
•Europe
•Asia
10. Overview of International Conservation
1. Introduction to International Issues in Natural Resource Conservation
2. Perspectives on natural resources
3. Globalization of natural resource use and management
4. Players in international conservation
•Government entities
•Non government organizations
•Private foundations
•Industry
5. Policies and their effects on the ground
6. Endangered species
7. The continuum of conservation
8. Sustainability
9. Case studies addressing population growth, desertification, local resource use, land use change, access to natural resources,
international policy implications for local populations, benefits of conservation, and site-specific issues.
• Africa
•Europe
•Asia
10. Overview of International Conservation
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