This course provides students with an environment in which to develop an advanced and critical understanding of community engagement. It uses these concepts of community engagement to analyse stakeholders’ claims in order to address their needs and issues relevant to water planning, which in turn requires an examination of conflict resolution. As part of this learning process, students will prepare a consultation plan in relation to a particular water catchment; apply best practice communication and consultation techniques to the issues; and critically evaluate the ensuing community engagement processes for ongoing improvement.
· To appreciate why community engagement enhances water management.
· To learn how to involve the community in water planning and management.
· To develop an understanding of how conflict arises through the social construction of environmental and technological risk.
