Evaluating Sustainable Development Projects
Students will conduct holistic evaluations of proposed development projects using Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). They will balance economic, social, and environmental priorities.
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Students will conduct holistic evaluations of proposed development projects using Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). They will balance economic, social, and environmental priorities.
Key Questions
- What are the key stages of an Environmental Impact Assessment?
- How do stakeholders influence environmental decision making?
- Can economic growth be truly decoupled from environmental degradation?
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