Coursework Assignment Brief Module Title: Environmental Management for Sustainable Development Programme BSc (Honours) Oil & Gas Management Format: An assignment consisting of a written report of 1500 words (The assignment is worth 50% of your marks) Presentation: No Any special requirements: All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with a Turnitin Report Word Limit: 1,500 words for the assignment (excluding appendices) with 10% + or – leeway) Deadline date for submission: 17th July 2015 Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment (please note that this is NOT the assessment task) 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the international economic, environmental, legal and social-political issues surrounding environmental management and sustainability development when it comes to climate change and global warming. 2. Critically analyse alternative means available to ensure the sustainable development of the ecosystems and various species (including humans) as a result of the climate change and global warming. Percentage of marks awarded for module: This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module Assessment criteria Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria Maximum marks for each section Content, style, relevance, originality Clear demonstration of rigorous research from recognised authoritative sources. Audience focus. Format, referencing, bibliography Rigorous use of the Harvard Methodology for citation and referencing; page numbering; correct display of direct quotations. 10 % Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion Demonstration of a clear understanding ofthe issues. Use of academic models. 40% The impact of the climate change and global warming on the environment Assignment Task As an environmental consultant to the UN, your role is to provide an outline on issues related to the impact of the climate change and global warming - at various levels - in relation to the environment in general and the living species (including humans) in particular. Analyse and discuss how this kind of environmental threat can be dealt with and how to minimise the impact. Your recommendations for a new sustainable environmentally friendly system should be constructed and sourced from actual data and reliable references. Total marks for assignment: 100