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Community Participation In Environmental Management

This course provides an understanding of community involvement in environmental management. It explores concepts of community, participation, environment, and management, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement for sustainable solutions. The course covers various participation techniques, communication strategies, and the role of science and technology in addressing environmental issues. It also examines institutional frameworks and challenges in achieving effective community participation for environmental sustainability.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Community ParticipationEnvironmental ManagementSustainable DevelopmentNatural ResourcesCommunication

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Community

2

Participation

3

Environment

4

Management

5

Sustainable Development

6

Communication

7

Natural Resource Management

8

PRA

9

RRA

10

NGOs/CBOs

11

Science and Technology

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Environmental Consultant

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Community Development Officer

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Sustainability Manager

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Environmental Educator

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Natural Resource Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesNon-profit OrganizationsEnvironmental Consulting FirmsCommunity Development ProjectsResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Basic Issues of Participation

7h

Unit 1: Definition of Terms

4 study hours
  • •Define community, participation, environment, and management.
  • •Identify community characteristics.
  • •Explore community as a social science concept.

Unit 2: Concept of Participation

3 study hours
  • •Understand the elements of participation.
  • •Differentiate between formal and informal participation.
  • •Discuss spaces for engagement.
Week
2

Module 1: Basic Issues of Participation

4h

Unit 3: Rational for Participation

4 study hours
  • •Enumerate the needs for participation.
  • •Discuss potential drawbacks of participation.
  • •Analyze the rationale for community involvement.
Week
3

Module 2: Concepts of Environmental Management

4h

Unit 1: Sustainable Development

4 study hours
  • •Define sustainable development.
  • •Identify approaches to sustainability.
  • •Explain factors influencing sustainable development.
Week
4

Module 2: Concepts of Environmental Management

4h

Unit 2: Types of Sustainability

4 study hours
  • •Identify and explain the types of sustainability: human, economic, social, and environmental.
  • •Relate sustainability types to environmental components.
Week
5

Module 2: Concepts of Environmental Management

4h

Unit 3: Justification for Environmental Management

4 study hours
  • •State the need for environmental management.
  • •Identify principles of environmental management.
  • •Enumerate strategic goals.
Week
6

Module 3: Community Participation

4h

Unit 1: The Concepts of Community Participation

4 study hours
  • •Define community participation.
  • •State components of community participation.
  • •Analyze advantages and disadvantages.
Week
7

Module 3: Community Participation

4h

Unit 2: Communication as a Tool for Community Participation

4 study hours
  • •Define communication.
  • •Mention the importance of communication.
  • •State the roles of communication.
Week
8

Module 3: Community Participation

4h

Unit 3: Community Based Natural Resource Management

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of CBRNM.
  • •Define co-management.
  • •Identify participatory planning and management.
Week
9

Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal

4h

Unit 1: Mode and Techniques of Participation I

4 study hours
  • •Define participatory rural appraisal (PRA).
  • •Understand and explain various PRA activities like participatory mapping and ranking exercises.
Week
10

Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal

4h

Unit 2: Mode and Techniques of Participation II

4 study hours
  • •Understand the genesis of RRA.
  • •Define and explain techniques of RRA.
  • •Discuss the advantages of RRA.
Week
11

Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal

4h

Unit 3: Constraints to Participation in Environmental Management

4 study hours
  • •Understand problems of community participation.
  • •Explore solutions to these problems.
  • •Analyze constraints to participation.
Week
12

Module 5: Organizational Roles in Environmental Management

4h

Unit 1: Institutions and Organizations

4 study hours
  • •Understand organizations involved in environmental management.
  • •Analyze their roles and relevance.
  • •Examine civil society contributions.
Week
13

Module 5: Organizational Roles in Environmental Management

4h

Unit 2: Non-Governmental Organization/Community-Based Organizations

4 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of NGOs/CBOs.
  • •Analyze their roles and relevance.
  • •Identify types of NGOs/CBOs.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key terms in Unit 1 of each module.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 of Modules 1-3.

3

Practice applying PRA and RRA techniques from Module 4 to hypothetical scenarios.

4

Focus on the roles of different organizations (Module 5) and their impact.

5

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of community participation (Module 3, Unit 1).

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