Course Overview

Environmental considerations are becoming more and more important in current approach of planning. Students of this course are expected to learn and understand environmental planning process and tools, sustainability strategies, international conventions, environmental impact analysis, strategies and tools for the protection of natural and cultural landscapes.

Course Objectives

The course will help students to gain understanding and knowledge in:

·       The nature and extent of environmental problems in physical planning

·       Environmental Screening and Impact Assessment of different physical interventions

·       Environmental auditing and monitoring

·       Environmental machineries and legal instruments 

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

·       Understand basic concepts of environmental impact assessment, environmental management and environment monitoring and auditing;

·       Select a rational choice which methods and tools are to be applied;

·       Describe instruments and methods for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects;

·       Prepare and apply EIA and SEA.