2023-2024 / SPOL2209-3

Environmental and land policies

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Architectural Engineering2 crédits 
 Master in political sciences : general (120 ECTS) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) 5 crédits 
 Master in political sciences : general (60 ECTS) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) 5 crédits 
 Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculty of Law, Political Science and Criminology) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) 5 crédits 
 Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 Master in geography : general (120 ECTS)2 crédits 
 Master in geography: geomatics (120 ECTS)2 crédits 
 Master in urban planning and territorial development (120 ECTS)3 crédits 

Lecturer

Sophie Hanson

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course deals with the environment in a very broad sense. One part focuses on territory and the other on the environment (horizontal and sectoral policies). The concrete implementation of these policies is examined each time by looking at what this means in legal terms. For each part (territory and environment), it is necessary to begin with the analysis of the policies elaborated on a European level and then study their application in the Belgian federal system and, more specifically, in the Walloon Region.

We begin by studying the European Union's territorial policy and then examine the way in which it is transposed to the Walloon Region. Next we examine the translation of these policies into legal texts, leading to a study of the different planning and authorisation systems (urban development permit and urbanisation permit). This part ends with a session devoted to solving concrete cases.

Another part offers an analysis of several important themes regarding environmental policy, whether horizontal or sectoral, such as classified establishments (IED directive and environmental permit), assessments on environmental impact, information and public participation, soil, etc. Once again, the European political and legal context is examined before its implementation in the Walloon Region.

Finally, the players in the field are invited to explain the implementation of these legislations in practice.

The course is held every odd year for the students of master in political sciences (2023-2024).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

This course aims to provide students with a general overview relating to the main policies concerning the environment and territory. Based on the texts in force, students are required to identify and illustrate the techniques used and initiate an approach allowing them to deal with concrete situations.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None but knowledge of the Belgian and European Union institutional system is an asset. These aspects are the subject of an introductory session.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

This course takes place in the first half of the year and is comprised of 3-hour sessions. It takes place on Friday afternoons from 14.00 to 17.00.

Recommended or required readings

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam


Additional information:

Oral exam. 

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The course is held every odd year (2015-2016, 2017-2018...) for the students of master in political sciences.

Contacts

sophie.hanson@ulg.ac.be

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