Environmental Science and Management

Key aspects

Environmental Management is concerned not only with the impact of humans on the planet but also with the patterns of human behaviour necessary to preserve and manage the environment in a self-sustaining way. Study is linked to the areas of new thinking in environmental management, environmental economics and the quest for alternative technologies. Case studies allow candidates to obtain a local as well as a global perspective.

Environmental Management recognises that human behaviour towards the environment is guided by the survival needs, perceptions and values of people. Underlying the syllabus there is a recognition that cultural, social and political attitudes directly influence the economy of nature. A core principle of the syllabus is that sustainability will only be achieved by changes in the ways in which people think and make decisions. A course in Environmental Management therefore calls upon learners to be participants in defining the future of their world.

Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management encourages learners to:

Draw upon disciplines such as biology, Earth science, geography, economics and demographics
Consider the interdependence of the Earth’s natural systems and how people use natural resources
Examine the impact of development on the environment considering issues such as environmental pollution and resource depletion
Examine the impact of development on the environment considering issues such as environmental pollution and resource depletion

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The Earth is what all we have in common

The purposes of a course are to enable students to acquire:

Knowledge of natural systems which make life possible on Earth
An understanding that humans are part of these systems and depend on them
An appreciation of the diverse influences of human activity on natural systems
An awareness of the need to manage natural systems
An understanding of sustainable development to meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
A sense of responsibility and concern for the welfare of the environment and all organisms an awareness of their own values concerning environmental issues
An awareness of the values of others
A willingness to review their own attitudes in the light of new knowledge and experiences
A sound basis for further study, personal development and participation in local and global environmental concerns

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