MIM BUSINESS SCHOOL

MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:

POLITICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

MID - SEMESTER EXAMINATION

MIRD 5106

DATE: NOVEMBER, 2022 TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. There are Six (6) questions on this paper, answer any four (4)

2. Each question carries equal marks.

3. Begin each answer on a fresh page

DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO BY THE

INVIGILATOR.

Question 1
Discuss Neil Carter’s concept of environmental politics.
(Total: 25 Marks)

Question 2
Explain the following theories of International Relations: classical realism, liberalism and
marxism in relation to environmental protection.

(Total: 25 Marks)

Question 3
1
Discuss the concept of sustainable development according to the World Summit on
Sustainable Development which was held in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa in
December, 2002.
(Total: 25 Marks)

Question 4
In green politics there are green political parties and movements. Why are they
important for environmental protection?
(Total: 25 Marks)

Question 5

Charcoal production is one of the environmental problems in countries like Malawi in the
sub-Saharan region of Africa. Discuss any mitigation measures which Malawi is
implementing in order to reduce the problem.

(Total: 25 Marks)
Question 6
Why is environmental policy important?

(Total: 25 Marks)

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