U316 The Environmental Web
U316 Blog
TMA02 Website
About our biodiversity exercise
Block 1 Summaries
OU U316 Course Description
OU U316 (taster) Website
Course Online Journal
Bill's Journal
Hilma's Page
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
World Resources Institute downloadable book
Block 1
The World Factbook 2004
The World Factbook 2004 (Antarctica)
Alliance of Small Island States
Small Island Developing States
US Department of State: Handbook of the Antarctic Treaty System
The Antarctic Treaty
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
British Antarctic Survey
CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources)
CDIAC (Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center)
Greenpeace International
International Whaling Commission
Round Earth: Flat Maps
UNEP Islands Web Site: Biodiversity resources in small island developing states
World Wildlife Fund
All Routes Block 1 Links
Block 2
Biological Records Centre
British Dragonfly Society
British Trust for Ornithology
Butterfly Conservation
Conservation International
Countryside Survey 2000
Global Diversity Information Facility
Integrated Taxonomic Information System
National Biodiversity Network
The Tree of Life Web Project
UK Biodiversity Action Plan
UN Environment Programme
World Resources Institute
All Routes Block 2 Links
Block 3
AntiEcohype
Climate Care
Future Forests
Greenpeace: Extreme Weather
Philosophy and the Environment: Gaia Theory
Kyoto Protocol
OneWorld.net
Stormy Weather
Sustainable Development Commission
U.S. Department of State International Information Programs
All Routes Block 3 Links
Block 4
Dialogue on Water, Food and Environment
Geoguides: Dams!
Infectious Diseases
The International Water Academy
Streams of Knowledge
US Water News
UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme
USGS Water Resources in the United States
WaterAid
WaterWeb
All Routes Block 4 Links
And:
Understanding The Micro-to-Macro Behaviour of Rock-Fluid Systems
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| Block 1 Environmental Changes: Global Challenges | Block 2 Biodiversity and Ecosystems |
| Block 3 Climate Change: From Science to Sustainability | Block 4 Sustainability and Water Management |
Thursday 15th December 2005
GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!
Our results came out a few hours ago - but I am still quite speechless!
FINISHED!!
For details, see blog.For the record, my marks for the course were:
Which are good marks - but everything depends on that ECA ... If I can pick up 70% or more for that, then that will give me a Grade 2 pass, which I will be more than happy with.
14th April
Well, this is a decent start! :)
16th January
I've now started a blog where I'll put comments etc about this course. 'Actual' activities will still be put on the block pages. Or I think so. I don't know what I'm doing, to be honest!!
13th January 2005
Well, here we go! I received the first lot of materials this morning - and, on first glance through, I think I'm going to like this course! Included in the mailing were the first 2 coursebooks, the World Resources book (contents below), CD-ROM, etc. The course doesn't officially start until 5th February, but we can 'get sorted'. We can't do an awful lot as yet though, because the website doesn't open until 27th - and that's where the 'activities' are based - as well as discussions on the FC conference (also not opening until 27th).
I shall put all matters, concerning each block (including book contents and activities) on separate pages for each (links above).
4th November 2004
Nearly ready to go! All registered - exams behind me (but busy doing short courses).
CHAPTER 1 LINKING PEOPLE AND ECOSYSTEMS
How Viable ARe Earth's Ecosystems?
Losing the Link?
Adopting a Human Perspective
Sources of Wealth and Well-Being
Direct and Indirect Benefits
Managing Ecosystems: Trade-Offs and Costs
How are Ecosystems Degraded?
What Drives Degradation?
Who Owns Ecosystems?
Managing for Ecosystem Health
CHAPTER 2 TAKING STOCK OF ECOSYSTEMS
A Unique Approach
A Global synthesis of Current Information
The "Big Picture, " but with Limitations
PAGE Findings: What Shape Are the World's Ecosystems In?
The Bottom Line
AGROECOSYSTEMS
Characterizing Ecosystems
Assessing Goods and Services
COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS
Extent and Modification
Assessing Goods and Services
FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
Extent and Modification
Assessing Goods and Services
FRESHWATER SYSTEMS
Extent and Modification
Assessing Goods and Services
GRASSLANDS ECOSYSTEMS
Extent and Modification
Assessing Goods and Services
APPENDIX
MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEMS
POLAR ECOSYSTEMS
URBAN ECOSYSTEMS
CHAPTER 3 LIVING IN ECOSYSTEMS
AGROECOSYSTEMS
Regaining the High Ground: Reviving the Hillsides of Machakos, Kenya
Cuba's Agricultural REvolution: A Return to Oxen and Organics
COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS
Replumbing the Everglades: Large-Scale Wetlands Restoration in South Florida
Managing Mankote Mangrove
Bolinao Rallies Around Its Reef
FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
Up from the Roots: Regenerating Dhani Forest through Community Action
FRESHWATER SYSTEMS
Working for Water, Working for Human Welfare in South Africa
Managing the Mekong River: Will a Regional Approach Work?
New York City's Watershed Protection Plan
GRASSLAND ECOSYSTEMS
Sustaining the Steppe: The Future of Mongolia's Grasslands
CHAPTER 4 ADOPTING AN ECOSYSTEM APPROACH
What Should We Do to Adopt an Ecosystem Approach?
What Does the Future Hold?
A Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
What Better Time Than Now?
An interesting 60-point 3rd level course, based on environmental issues on the web.
Summary
This interdisciplinary course examines contemporary issues such as biodiversity and climate change in order to develop your environmental literacy and enable you to take part in informed debate and action. It explores environmental materials on the worldwide web, used by individuals, business, government, NGOs and international organizations to publish data, implement policy, debate issues and promulgate views. The course teaches you how to navigate through these materials, and how to analyse and evaluate information.
There is no exam!
