eLearning Course Overview
The Environment and Sustainability eLearning course is comprised of five modules to provide Local Governments with a comprehensive grounding in the key areas of responsibility and management; climate change, biosecurity, biodiversity, sustainability and water management.
The course provides information on the regulatory framework for each area, explains key concepts and contemporary approaches to environmental management, and highlights Local Government leadership through case studies.
The course also highlights how to empower the community to take a leadership role in their local area, and the key policy areas and projects that WALGA and partner organisations lead.
- Module 1 - Climate Change
Affecting many areas of Local Governments operations and business, it is critical to mitigate local greenhouse gas emissions as well as reduce vulnerability to impacts and capitalise on opportunities.
- Module 2 - Biosecurity
Threats are increasing with new pest and disease incursions. Collaboration between all levels of government is needed to safeguard industries and the environment.
- Module 3 - Biodiversity
There are opportunities to protect and manage natural areas with significant biodiversity values during land use planning and infrastructure projects, to help reverse the ongoing environmental decline in Australia.
- Module 4 - Corporate and Community Sustainability
A sustainable organisation integrates environmental protection, social advancement and economic prosperity in decision making processes to ensure current and future needs are met.
- Module 5 - Water Management
Western Australia is one of the worst areas in the world, affected by the drying climate - a focus on sustainable water management and alternative water sources is required to sustain healthy ecosystems and communities.
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- Designed for Elected Members and Local Government Officers.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of completing this program, participants should be able to:
- Provide a grounding in the key environment and sustainability areas that Local Governments are involved in managing, to assist with informed decision making on Council matters;
- Provide information on effective approaches to managing environment and sustainability issues; and
- Raise awareness of participation opportunities in the environmental policy areas and projects that WALGA and partner organisations lead on behalf of the sector.
Dates & Fees
- eLearning (enrol anytime, to complete within 3 months from date of enrolment).
- All modules - $495 (plus GST)
- Individual Modules - $95 each (plus GST)
- Up to 50 participants for 12 months via an eLearning Subscription.
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