With this Postgraduate certificate you will obtain the most current information on environmental policies and rights applied around the world”

In recent decades, the general population has become more aware of the need to care for and respect the environment. A change of mentality derived from the notorious consequences of climate change and the impact on the environment caused by the actions of industrial, primary or tertiary sectors. These effects have prompted environmental policies aimed at reversing the situation through education and the development of a regulatory framework.

Faced with this reality, the engineering professionals who wishes to prosper in their field of work must have a thorough knowledge of Environmental Policy and Law. This will help them to be able to carry out any project or initiative anywhere in the world in accordance with the existing rights and duties regarding the conservation and protection of ecosystems. That is why TECH has created this Postgraduate certificate, where students will be able to obtain the most updated and relevant information on environmental rights in the world, citizen participation in this area, as well as the main existing legal tools to assess the impact of any action on the environment.

A program where the graduates will have at their disposal pedagogical resources that are at the academic forefront: video summaries, videos in detail, diagrams or case studies. Thanks to this multimedia material, students will be able to deepen their knowledge in a much more dynamic way.

This institution thus offers an excellent opportunity for the professionals who wishes to study a university program 100% online, comfortably from and whenever they want. You only need an electronic device (computer, tablet or cell phone) with Internet connection to access at any time of the day to the entire agenda hosted on the Virtual Campus.

This is an ideal academic option if you are looking to boost your career with in-depth knowledge of environmental planning”

This Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Policy and Law contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts of Environmental Engineering
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In just 12 weeks you will be up to date with the latest developments in the right to Environmental Public Participation and Information”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

The Relearning system will make your progress through the environmental policy regulation more agile. Click and enroll now"

This university course will provide you with the main keys to participatory environmental monitoring plans"

The study plan of this Postgraduate certificate has been developed by professionals specialized in Environmental Policy and Law in order to offer students the most advanced learning and adjusted to the current reality in this field. Thus, the students will firstly learn about environmental administration and legislation, and finally understand all the environmental policies that have been put in place. A global approach, at the same time practical and very useful for professionals seeking to advance in their field.

A Postgraduate certificate that will give you a general and international overview of Environmental Policy and Law”

Module 1. Environmental Law and Management

1.1. Environmental Law

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. What Is It?
1.1.3. What Is Environmental Law?
1.1.4. Characteristics of Environmental Law
1.1.5. Legal Nature
1.1.6. Background
1.1.7. History
1.1.8. Objective of Environmental Law
1.1.9. Principles
1.1.10. Purposes

1.2. Environmental Rights

1.2.1. What Do We Understand as Environment
1.2.2. What Are Our Environmental Rights
1.2.3. Right to Enjoy a Healthy Environment
1.2.4. Right of Access to Information
1.2.5. Right to Participation in Environmental Management
1.2.6. Right of Access to Environmental Justice
1.2.7. General Principles of Environmental Law
1.2.8. International Conferences and Agreements
1.2.9. Rules Protecting Environmental Rights
1.2.10. Conclusions

1.3. Environmental Law Duties

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. What Are Environmental Duties?
1.3.3. What Are the Environmental Rights
1.3.4. Duty to Conserve the Environment
1.3.5. Duty to Comply with Environmental Regulations
1.3.6. Duty of Citizen Watch
1.3.7. Duty to Inform
1.3.8. Duty for Environmental Damage
1.3.9. Conclusions

1.4. Citizen Participation in Environmental Protection

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. Participatory Environmental Monitoring
1.4.3. Introduction
1.4.4. Monitoring Concept
1.4.5. What Is Participatory Environmental Monitoring?
1.4.6. What Is It For?
1.4.7. Who Can Participate
1.4.8. Participatory Environmental Monitoring Plan
1.4.9. Area of Influence of a Project or Activity
1.4.10. Stages of Participatory Environmental Monitoring
1.4.11. Phases

1.5. United Nations Environment Program UNEP

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Definition and concept
1.5.3. UNEP Goals
1.5.4. History and Evolution
1.5.5. UNEP Mission
1.5.6. Activities
1.5.7. UNEP Location
1.5.8. Fourth Montevideo Program of Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law
1.5.9. Conclusions

1.6. Global Environment and Climate Change

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Global Environment
1.6.3. Climate Change
1.6.4. Evolution of Climate Change Theory
1.6.5. Global Environmental Change
1.6.6. Characteristics of Global Environmental Change
1.6.7. Consequences of Global Environmental Change
1.6.8. Dangers, Risks and Future Vulnerability
1.6.9. Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture
1.6.10. Survival Strategies and Dilemmas

1.7. Environmental Rights in the World

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Countries Fighting for Environmental Rights
1.7.3. Ecuador
1.7.4. Spain
1.7.5. Mexico
1.7.6. Peru
1.7.7. Sustainable Development
1.7.8. History & evolution
1.7.9. Sustainable Development Perspectives (SD)
1.7.10. General Law on Sustainable Forestry Development

Module 2. Environmental Policy

2.1. Basis of Environmental Planning

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Environmental Planning of the Territory

2.2. Right to Information and Environmental Public Participation

2.2.1. Introduction
2.2.2. Right to Environmental Information
2.2.3. Citizen Participation in Environmental Policy Issues

2.3. Spatial and Urban Planning

2.3.1. Land Use Organization as a Political Tool
2.3.2. Politics and Urban Planning

2.4. Environmental Policy Regulations

2.4.1. European Regulations
2.4.2. Regulations in Latin America
2.4.3. U.S. Environmental Regulations

2.5. Environmental Impact Assessment

2.5.1. Historical Background
2.5.2. Legal Framework for Environmental Impact
2.5.3. Environmental Impact Assessment. Analysis and Consequences

2.6. Scope of the Environmental Policy

2.6.1. Introduction to the Application of the Environmental Policy
2.6.2. History of Environmental Policy
2.6.3. Enforcement of Environmental Policy

2.7. Environmental Impact Statement

2.7.1. Introduction
2.7.2. Environmental Impact
2.7.3. Repercussions of Environmental Impact

2.8. Environmental Impact Assessment

2.8.1. Introduction to EIA
2.8.2. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
2.8.3. EIA Phases

2.9. Strategic Environmental Assessment

2.9.1. Introduction to SEA
2.9.2. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
2.9.3. Phases of a SEA

2.10. EIA and SEA as Environmental Policy Tools

2.10.1. Legal tools for SEA implementation
2.10.2. Legal tools for SEA implementation
2.10.3. Legal Aspects of Non-Compliance with EIA and/or SEA

This Postgraduate certificate will allow you to know in depth the actions promoted by the UN for the care of the environment”