There are no prerequisites, but consider:
No prerequisites required except for interest in
OPEN TO IE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE FOLLOWING DEGREES (SINGLE AND DUAL): OPEN TO ALL PROGRAMS
This subject aims to analyze the importance of natural resources and their governance in the socio-economic development of countries. Likewise, this subject aims to describe how the use and access to natural resources affects geopolitics, democracy and the power relations of societies. Due to its critical importance in the development of many countries, this course puts the emphasis on the management of the energy and mineral sector and its implications in the sustainable development from a economic, social and environmental perspective. Likewise, topics such as the just transition to low-carbon economies will be addressed in this course.
The importance and the impact on societies of the infrastructures linked to projects in the energy and mineral sector will be analyzed. To achieve the learning objectives, case studies and practical workshops will be used. The student will acquire management, negotiation, facilitation and dialgoue skills to interact with the different groups involved in the natural resource governance.
Understand the importance of natural resources from an economic, social and political perspective.
Understand the concept of governance of natural resources and infrastructures from a sustainable perspective and why this concept is critical for the socioeconomic development of countries.
Understand and know the socio-economic development problems that affect countries rich in natural resources
Understand the energy transition process, and its implications, to low-carbon economies.
Understand the importance of proper use of natural resources for sustainable development.
Understand the relationship between natural resources and human rights and environmental justice.
Understand the relationship between natural resources and geopolitics
Acquire analysis and management tools for proper management of natural resources.
Acquire dialogue and negotiation tools in relation to the different stake-holders
