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It is envisioned that the course will embody an overview of natural resource policy from a world perspective. Topics of concentration would include endangered species, international trade, large-scale conservation planning, environmental education, eco-tourism, sustainability, private vs. public lands, and forest and land management. You should gain new perspective on natural resources and the meanings attached to those who live next to them. General format will be many guest lectures and discussions. This is meant to be a fun and informative course that will hopefully allow you to become better world citizens.
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.
- 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.
10. Overview of International Conservation
