Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
6304NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To understand the main sustainability issues surrounding coastal and marine environments
To study the scientific principles necessary to the efficient and sustainable management of coastal and marine environments and their application in a wide range of local, national and international contexts
To develop the practical skills and knowledge required by professional environmental regulators and consultants working in coastal and marine management
To discuss problem-orientated approaches to coastal and marine geography, integrating physical and human contexts
To analyse the main legislative and management frameworks affecting coastal and marine spatial planning and resource use
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the main contemporary issues and challenges involved in coastal and marine management
2.
Apply relevant techniques and practical skills to successfully analyse and manage coastal and marine risks
3.
Identify potential areas of conflict and collaboration between stakeholders, and critically evaluate the role that integrated management may play in resolving issues and promoting the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources
4.
Demonstrate critical awareness of how legislation and governance dynamics affect coastal and marine spatial planning and resource use
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Coastal and marine sustainable management, policy framework, managed realignment and social impact, coastal flooding, strategic environmental assessment, community-led sustainability and stakeholder engagement, blue growth and ecosystem services, deep sea resources, fisheries environmental impacts, marine protected areas, ocean governance and geopolitics.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to understand the main sustainability issues surrounding coastal and marine environments. You will study the scientific principles necessary to the efficient and sustainable management of coastal and marine environments and their application in a wide range of local, national and international contexts. You will also be able to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by professional environmental regulators and consultants working in coastal and marine management.
The aim of this module is to understand the main sustainability issues surrounding coastal and marine environments. You will study the scientific principles necessary to the efficient and sustainable management of coastal and marine environments and their application in a wide range of local, national and international contexts. You will also be able to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by professional environmental regulators and consultants working in coastal and marine management.
Additional Information:Coastal areas are environmentally sensitive and economically valuable. The need to develop holistic and sustainable risk management approaches to coastal areas (incl. flooding and erosion) has been recognised. As to the marine environment, less than 3% of the ocean is currently protected. But perspectives of benefits resulting from better protection are high, as illustrated by the EU narrative on the “blue growth” and the WWF calling for “smart investments in ocean health”. The module considers the physical and human geographical contexts and the policy framework of coastal and marine management. It reviews different approaches and investigates solutions for a sustainable management of coastal zones and oceans. Examples of practical applications are explored, supported by fieldwork activities. Due attention is given to potential areas of conflict and collaboration between stakeholders, the need to communicate science-based evidence to decision-makers and the general public, and practical analytical skills valued by employers (such as the production of strategic environmental assessment). Formative feedback is provided through the use of interactive technologies and directed exercises.