Mandela Institute

Overview:

The Diploma in Natural Resource & Environmental Management offers foundational knowledge and practical skills in managing natural resources and addressing environmental issues.

Objectives:

  • Gain a solid understanding of principles of natural resource management and environmental conservation.
  • Develop basic skills in environmental policy analysis and sustainable land use planning.
  • Learn about environmental impact assessment, water resource management, and climate change adaptation.
  • Understand the basics of environmental economics, law, and ethics.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to Natural Resource Management
  • Basics of Environmental Policy and Governance
  • Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Conservation Basics and Biodiversity Management
  • Introduction to Sustainable Land Use Planning
  • Basics of Water Resource Management
  • Climate Change Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Environmental Economics
  • Community Engagement Basics
  • Basics of Environmental Law and Ethics

Assessments:

  • Participation: 50%
  • Assignments: 20%
  • Projects: 10%
  • Final Project: 20%