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.

Related Solutions

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).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

9 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)