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MODULE INTRODUCTION
Environmental science is increasingly relied on to provide an analytical assessment of the extent and intensity of human impacts on the environment. An objective assessment of cause and effect based on science will minimize the subjectivity and emotion that is popularly attached to environmental issues. Although science is still somewhat limited in some respects e.g. determination of environmental carrying capacity based on ecosystem processes, the present state of knowledge has reached a level where science can help with more accurate prediction or identification of expected impacts of human activities. There is improved understanding of the importance of biodiversity and its influence on biogeochemical pathways, and on ecosystem functioning. Conservation science provides a more wholesome approach to environmental management and contributes to the development of more effective management strategies such as integrated management.

OBJECTIVE
This module introduces the participants to the field of environmental sciences and highlights the scientific basis of environmental management.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Earth’s Environmental Framework

• The Significance of Ecosystems

• Ecosystem Response to Stress & Disturbance

• Environmental Sustainability in Singapore

• Case-studies

• 1/2 day field trip to a nature park to observe the balance between development and conservation and the reality of environmental sustainability.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Policy makers from Government Agencies. Agencies include Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, National Environment Agency, Public Utilities Board, Ministry of Transport, Land Transport Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Land Authority, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance.

• Environmental NGOs

• Decision makers, Executives and Managers involve in leading CSR and sustainable development initiatives in their organisations

• Programme participants should preferably have 3-5 years of working experience and hold a basic degree.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Prof Chou Loke Ming is from the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, NUS. His current research areas are in coral reef biology; marine habitat rehabilitation; and integrated coastal management. His teaching areas are in Conservation Biology; Marine Biology; Coral Reef Ecology and Environmental Science.

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