Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | February 2008 |
| Updated | February 2009 |
| See more in | Environmental planning |
| Author | Ole Pedersen, School of Law, University of Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Relevance |   |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Environmental Justice
Purpose
This module discusses the concept of environmental justice and its application in the UK. Environmental justice deals with the impact that decisions relating to the environment have on people – in particular low-income groups. It addresses the juxtaposition between environmental regulations and decisions and the effects that these regulations and decisions have on socially defined groups.
Benefits
The concept of environmental justice rests on the notion that low-income groups suffer disproportionately from the effects of environmental decisions and challenges this by asserting that such effects are unfair and unjust. Environmental justice thus operates between the two issues of the environment and social justice. The importance of environmental justice in the UK is down to the linking of these two issues as both areas have become prominent political causes in the UK.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
A Knowledge Builder which focuses on the potential planning has to prove a strong arbiter in the attempt to avoid incidents of environmental injustices. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
