Course Programs

2026

Seminar on Introduction to Environmental Policies

Code:G2B65138 / Instructor:TAKAGI Takeko

Course Description

In the course, students shall learn about environmental policies, guidelines, and emerging environmental challenges, learn about the perspectives and frameworks required to produce effective policies with limited resources, and conduct group discussions to consider policy proposals.
Instructors with practical experience in administration will draw on their expertise to guide the students.
This course is positioned as a core subject in the university-wide special education program "Environmental Mindset Practical Training Course."

Keywords

Environmental Issues, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Administration, Nature Positive, Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy, Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development, Consensus Building, Community Development, Partnerships, Facilitation, Group Work, Practical Experience

Course Plan

This course is primarily conducted through group discussions.
1. Guidance
2-3. Considering Environmental Policy
4. Group Work (1) Issue Setting and Information Gathering
5-6. Group Work (2) Suggestions
7-8. Group Work (3) Discussion and Revision
9. Group Work (4) Interim Report
10-12. Group Work (5) Planning
13. Group Work (6) Presentation I
14. Group Work (7) Presentation II
15. Summary/Class Questionnaire (Final 15 minutes)
* The sequence and contents may vary depending on class progress.