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ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Module code: SP618
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES
International:
Coordinator: Jamie Gorman (APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES)

	Overview
	The module content will be responsive to current social policy issues and concerns at the time of delivery. An indicative outline of content includes theories and practice of rights and justice in the context of climate change and environmental movements; theoretical and practical contributions focused on linking climate change, environmental justice and social justice in social policy; implications of climate policy for social justice with case study examples in areas of environment movements in rural Ireland; trade unionism and just transition in the Midlands; fossil fuel infrastructure, international development and climate justice; energy justice in housing and access to energy and workshops on integrating climate action with intersectionality including ecofeminist, anti-colonial and anti-racist approaches.

Overview

The module content will be responsive to current social policy issues and concerns at the time of delivery. An indicative outline of content includes theories and practice of rights and justice in the context of climate change and environmental movements; theoretical and practical contributions focused on linking climate change, environmental justice and social justice in social policy; implications of climate policy for social justice with case study examples in areas of environment movements in rural Ireland; trade unionism and just transition in the Midlands; fossil fuel infrastructure, international development and climate justice; energy justice in housing and access to energy and workshops on integrating climate action with intersectionality including ecofeminist, anti-colonial and anti-racist approaches.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Outline theories and practice of rights and justice in the context of climate change and environmentalism Describe theoretical and practical contributions focused on linking climate change, environmental justice and social justice in social policy Understand the implications of climate policy for social justice and be familiar with the concept of just transition Be able to apply a range of theoretical lenses to environmental issues in order to draw out the intersectional implications of climate and environmental injustice Understand the role of community-based campaigning and social movements as key actors advocating justice focused environmental policy making

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	Additional Reading
	Reading list will be provided by Lecturer

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ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE