Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation

Undergraduate | 2026

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ENVI 4001
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Course ID
206886
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
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No

Course overview

To provide a comprehensive understanding of global, national and local level socio-ecological conflicts and their resolution. To equip students with theoretical aspects of conflict resolution as well as with practical skills and techniques for non-adversarial conflict resolution. The course also aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in designing and implementing complex community consultation projects.

Course learning outcomes

  • Compare and contrast the complex interactions between social, environmental and economic factors relevant to the generation conflict.
  • Compile information about the range of stakeholders and interested parties in any natural resource conflict, and demonstrate how their viewpoints are based on divergent discourses and values.
  • Prioritise and apply the principles of consultation and conflict resolution to solve issues by appropriately selecting from and planning a range of techniques.
  • Demonstrate leadership and operational skills in facilitation, interviewing, various participatory consultation methodologies and running public engagement sessions.
  • Appraise implications of an international, cross-cultural context in environmental consultation and adapt engagement strategies based on associated challenges.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed ENVT3020 Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation at the University of South Australia

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