Mediation and social conflicts in environmental protection

1) Course aims

·     analysis of historical as well as current processes related to mediation and social conflicts in environmental protection

·     exploring theoretical aspects of conflicts and cooperation on environmental issues

·     exploring practical aspects of conflicts and cooperation on environmental issues

2) Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (if relevant)

·     English – level B2 or higher

·     basic knowledge related to environmental protection

3) Reading list

·     Brown, Valerie; Smith, David Ingle; Wiseman, Rob; Handmer, John (2019). Risks and Opportunities: Managing Environmental Conflict and Change. Abingdon: Routledge.

·     Lee, James R. (2020). Environmental Conflict and Cooperation: Premise, Purpose, Persuasion, and Promise. Abingdon: Routledge.

·     Maser, Chris; de Silva, Lynette (2019). Resolving Environmental Conflicts: Principles and Concepts. Boca Raton: CRC Press.