Learning Approach & Activities

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Course Overview

Learning Approach & Activities

In order to understand and appreciate global forest issues under discussions at different international fora; treaties and conventions addressing directly and indirectly forests; and the institutions dealing with such issues, evidence-based approaches will guide the lectures.

In addition, the students are expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of general forest diplomacy and negotiation processes especially those related to SFM. Through critical thinking and group discussions, the students should  gain analytical and practical experience for success in their future careers. They will conduct collaborative work with peers, and learn to integrate theories and concepts from other disciplines such as forest resources assessment, conservation of biodiversity, global warming, sustainable development, international law and diplomacy, and formulation of international agreements. Drawing this material together is a skill in itself, and it is very much related to International Forestry as a discipline and SFM as a practice.

Additional activities will include a Simulated Roundtable Debate on a “A government plan to support Achieving the Global Objectives of the United Nations Strategic Program on Forests 2017-2030” (Topic to be updated periodically). The students will be divided into four groups of stakeholders (Government, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Private sector). They will learn and practice how to negotiate a critical and politically-sensitive subject with due attention to diplomacy and negotiation protocols; curtsy etiquette and respect of other stakeholders; flexibility and trade-offs; and ultimately leadership which would be of tremendous value for their future careers.

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