Regulatory Trends and Policies Course
On-Demand Courses
This 1-hour course provides an overview of the most used government regulations and policies that address sustainability challenges on a variety of levels, from seeking to influence individual behavior to creating mechanisms and agreements governing national and global practices.
The content is based on Chapter 8 of the SEA Study Guide and can be used as preparation for the SEA exam. This course is a tool to help you study for the exam, but completion of the Sustainability Core Competencies course does not guarantee passing the SEA exam. [Read disclaimer.]
Access to this course will be available for 1 year from the date of purchase.
This course module is presented in six sections, approximately one hour:
- 8.1 Introduction - Explore the different types of regulatory and policy mechanisms for sustainability and how being familiar with regulatory changes anywhere in the world helps sustainability professionals set direction within their own organizations.
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8.2 Driving Behavior Change - Learn about four general types of policies that change individuals’ behavior: economic incentives and disincentives; mandates and bans; information, advice, and education; and behavioral-insights policies.
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8.3 Addressing Economic Issues - Explore various efforts to drive economic development post-World War II through multilateral agreements, as well as regulations encouraging sustainable business through specific efforts like leading-edge environmental technology businesses.
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8.4.1 Addressing Environmental Issues, Part 1 - Discover various mechanisms for addressing environmental issues, including government regulations, market regulations, cap-and-trade systems, pollution taxes, and tactics to control hazardous substances.
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8.4.2 Addressing Environmental Issues, Part 2 - Discover various mechanisms for addressing environmental issues, including the concepts of extended producer responsibility (EPR), driving efficiency, managing waste, avoiding resource depletion, protecting species, and restricting land use.
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8.5 Addressing Social Issues - Explore various mechanisms for addressing social issues, including protecting Indigenous rights; ending slavery, forced, and child labor; defunding conflicts; and requiring transparency in product ingredients.
- 8.6 Conclusion - Review why significant government regulation is essential to regulating markets enough to ensure that sustainability and healthy standards are upheld.
Course participants will take one quiz at the end of this module, approximately 10 questions.
Following the successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, indicating knowledge of core sustainability concepts and best practices.
The completion of the full Sustainability Core Competencies course earns 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for SEA and SEP credential holders, and the completion of this module alone earns 0.5 CEU credits.
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