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Contact Information

Dr Jonathan Chenoweth

j.chenoweth@surrey.ac.uk

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A week long course introducing key theoretical concepts in the physical and natural sciences and their importance for sustainable development and the complex interactions between scientific knowledge, uncertainty and public policy. It will outline the underlying science behind specific environmental problems such as climate change, ozone depletion and biodiversity loss and give an overview of the scientific approaches to diagnosis, analysis and solution of environmental problems.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

·         Recognise the importance of science to the debates on sustainable development

·         Articulate the scientific dimensions of policy responses to environmental problems

·         Identify the complexities of sustainable development inherent in the science / policy interface

·         Carry out a basic environmental risk assessment.

The programme includes:

• Ecology and biodiversity

·         Thermodynamics of ecosystems and human systems

·         Pollution science

·         The science of climate change

·         The science of ozone depletion

·         Environmental risk assessment

·         Scientific uncertainty and the development processes for environmental policy.

The programme is an in-person training event, taking place at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill campus, GU2 7XH 

Cancellations must be notified in writing ten working days before the event. A cancellation fee of 50% is charged for cancellations received within 10 working days before the training; Beyond this date, we charge full rate and do not give refunds. If no written notice of cancellation is received, no refund can be made. The University of Surrey reserves the right to cancel any event. In this case, the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged.