Master in Commons and Environmental Cultures

The Master in Commons and Environmental Cultures is a first-level programme of the University of Naples Federico II, promoted by the Department of Political Science. The theme of the commons, that is, natural, cultural and territorial resources shared by a community, is addressed from the point of view of sustainable management and environmental policies. The master aims to provide tools to involve citizens and institutions in forms of shared governance of the territory. Commons, such as water, woods, landscapes and urban spaces, require forms of management that involve those who use and protect them. The master addresses the subject by showing tools of participatory design and dialogue between institutions, associations and citizens, useful for building shared environmental policies and for preventing conflicts over the use of resources.

The programme focuses on the sustainable management of commons, participatory territorial planning, community involvement, the development of environmental policies and participatory planning among different stakeholders. Attendance is in person and the page requires compulsory attendance of at least 80% of the activities. The maximum number of participants is 50. The duration, the credits and any internship are not stated. The language is not stated and may be presumed to be Italian. The compulsory attendance of 80% and the maximum of fifty participants indicate a programme with fairly direct interaction between lecturers and students. This approach suits work based on discussion and group design, which is one of the defining elements of the participatory methods covered by the master.

The aim is to train professionals for the analysis and management of environmental issues in the public and civil sphere. The career opportunities indicated include environmental policy analyst, environmental educator, environmental expert, cultural mediator, sustainability project manager and environmental manager, in public administrations, third-sector organisations, local development agencies and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The master is aimed at bachelor's graduates interested in environmental policies and the management of commons. The cost is €800. The page does not describe the selection and does not give the start date and scholarships. The career opportunities include public administrations, third-sector organisations, local development agencies and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The cost of €800 is low compared with many masters. The page does not give the duration, credits and start date: it is advisable to check them with the Department of Political Science. They must be checked with the university.