SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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SES300HA(環境創成学 / Sustainable and environmental system development 300)
Japanese Environmental Policy

Mikio ISHIWATARI

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3516
Previous Class code
Previous Class title Japanese Environmental Policy 2
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金2/Fri.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
日本社会とサステイナビリティ/Japan & Sustainability

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Outline and objectives

This course is designed to teach the policies of resolving various environmental issues in Japan. Formulating environmental policies is crucial in achieving sustainable development. The course covers a wide range of environmental issues, such as pollution, climate change, disaster, and waste. Students will learn the experience in Japan and knowledge about environmental management.

Goal

1)To understand environmental issues that Japan has experienced
2)To learn policies and measures of resolving environmental issues
3)To discuss policy issues in the environment

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Among diploma policies, "DP3" is related

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Each class covers lectures and group discussions. Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System.
Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Week 1[未定/undecided]:Introduction

To understand
- the objectives and structure of the course
- background of environmental issues and policies in Japan

Week 2[未定/undecided]:Water resources

- Water pollution and health damage
- Development of related acts, including Water Pollution Control Act
- Development of sewerage system

Week 3[未定/undecided]:Ground water: Managing land subsidence and pollution

- Issues of land subsidence caused by over extraction of water
- Pollution of groundwater
- Development of policies of regulating and managing groundwater

Week 4[未定/undecided]:Water cycle, Integrated water recourses management

- History of water management
- Water right system considering environmental issues
- Legislation: River Law and Water cycle law,
- Water governance

Week 5[未定/undecided]:Disaster management

- History of water-related disasters and management
- Cycle of disaster management: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery

Week 6[未定/undecided]:Natural environment and Ecosystem

- Issues of ecosystem
- Green Infrastructure, Nature-based solutions

Week 7[未定/undecided]:Recycling, Solid waste management

- Law and measures
- Waste treatment plants
- Recycling

Week 8[未定/undecided]:Air pollution

- Trend of air pollution
- Air Pollution Control Act
- Regulating pollution by automobiles

Week 9[未定/undecided]:Soil contamination

- Issues
- countermeasures

Week 10[未定/undecided]:Climate change 1: Mitigation

- Energy sector
- Urban sector

Week 11[未定/undecided]:Climate change 2: Adaptation

- Impacts caused by climate change
- Adaptation measures

Week 12[未定/undecided]:Environmental impact assessment 1: Framework

- Legislation
- Procedures

Week 13[未定/undecided]:Environmental impact assessment 2: Case studies

Studying actual projects

Week 14[未定/undecided]:Overall review

Overall review of environmental policy

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students need to prepare and review each session by using distributed materials and other references. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Materials for each lecture will be distributed prior to the lecture.

References

Additional references may be introduced in the class.

Grading criteria

1)Performance in class (30%)
2)Group discussion and presentation (30%)
3)Short essay (40%)

Changes following student comments

Lectures will be given for the students who do not know environmental policy well to easily understand the key components. Materials for each lecture will be developed to provide the students with readable but sufficient information.

Others

Please note that if the number of students attending the first class significantly exceeds expectations, in order for the instructor to effectively manage the class, the number of students who are allowed to register for the course may be limited.

The lecturer has experienced formulating and implementing environmental policies in government organizations. Some experiences in the field will be shared in classes.