The module will examine the way in which biodiversity conservation activities are widely implemented in practice and on the ground, particularly by organisations for which conservation is not the primary focus. As such, relevant regulatory and voluntary principles that govern the conservation actions of businesses and governments will be explored, alongside some of the more influential multilateral conservation policies.
The pathways by which scientific evidence is integrated into policy and practice will be illustrated using some case studies. Consultation processes, as well as the role of government and non-government organisations in formulating and implementing policy and practice will be explored.
Ultimately, the goal of the module is to better equip students to practice conservation in a non-conservation organisational setting once they have completed their courses.
Private Study: 128
Contact Hours: 22
Total: 150
Compulsory for:
• BSc Wildlife Conservation
Optional for:
• BSc Human Geography
• BA Environmental Social Science/ Environment and Sustainability
• BSc Anthropology
Also available as an elective module
Main assessment methods
Case-study (2,000 words) (40%)
Examination, 2-hour (60%)
Reassessment method
Like for like
*Exams will be in-person*
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Describe key multilateral international policy agreements (e.g. the CBD, CITES, CMS, UNCCD and UN Sustainable Development Goals) and other policy/practice initiatives that are directly relevant to biodiversity conservation
2 Be able to critically evaluate the importance of conservation policy/practice initiatives for protecting and enhancing biodiversity
3 Understand and explain key mechanisms through which governments, business and non-governmental organisations engage with biodiversity impacts in practice
4 Demonstrate a critical awareness of the prominent tools and methods used by governments, business and non-governmental organisations in evaluating, managing and mitigating their biodiversity impacts.
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