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ENVSCI 711 : Assessing Environmental Effects

Postgraduate course

Project description

A focus on the interdisciplinary, scientific assessment of environmental activities with specific reference to the New Zealand context. Methodologies used in the assessment, monitoring and regulation of environmental effects, trends and risks will be critically evaluated. Aspects of the RMA, including consenting procedures and the role of public and professional participants in the process, will be discussed. A key component of the assessment is the preparation of an individual Assessing Environmental Effects report.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) and the process followed to undertake one (Capability 1 and 6) Critically evaluate the role AEE play within the RMA framework including requirements relating to stakeholder engagement and communications (Capability 1 and 2) Undertake an assessment of environmental effects (Capability 1, 2, 4 and 5) Critically evaluate the role AEE play within the New Zealand resource consenting system (Capability 2, 3 and 6)