The Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Economics in Paris is a professional training course for policy advisors and sustainability experts.
From:
09-03-2026
From:
11-05-2026
From:
14-09-2026
Course Overview
Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time. This Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Economics Training Course explores how economic tools and policy frameworks are applied to manage natural resources responsibly.
Participants will learn key concepts such as market-based instruments, environmental valuation, and cost-benefit analysis while also examining governance and policy-making processes. The course highlights global and national policy frameworks, case studies in resource economics, and the integration of environmental considerations into economic planning.
By the end, participants will be prepared to design and influence policies that support sustainable natural resource use, economic efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
Course Benefits
Understand the economic foundations of resource management.
Learn to apply cost-benefit and valuation methods.
Gain insights into global and national environmental policies.
Strengthen capacity for integrating policy and economics.
Explore real-world case studies in environmental decision-making.
Course Objectives
Explore principles of environmental and resource economics.
Understand market failures and externalities in resource use.
Apply valuation and cost-benefit tools in decision-making.
Analyze global and national environmental policy frameworks.
Examine policy instruments for sustainable resource management.
Build strategies for integrating economics into governance.
Design policies that balance growth with sustainability.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert lectures, economic modeling exercises, policy analysis workshops, and interactive case studies. Participants will apply theory to practical scenarios and policy design challenges.
Target Audience
Policy makers and government officials.
Environmental economists and sustainability analysts.
NGO and advocacy specialists in resource management.
Academics, researchers, and consultants.
Target Competencies
Environmental and resource economics.
Policy design and analysis.
Economic valuation of natural resources.
Governance for sustainable development.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Policy and Economics
Key concepts and linkages.
The role of economics in sustainability.
Global challenges in natural resource use.
Policy-science-economy integration.
Unit 2: Principles of Natural Resource Economics
Renewable vs. non-renewable resources.
Market dynamics in resource use.
Externalities and market failures.
Economic theories in sustainability.
Unit 3: Tools for Environmental Valuation
Valuing ecosystem services.
Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Non-market valuation methods.
Case studies in valuation.
Unit 4: Environmental Policy Instruments
Command-and-control regulations.
Market-based instruments (taxes, permits, subsidies).
Payments for ecosystem services.
Evaluating effectiveness of policy tools.
Unit 5: Global and National Policy Frameworks
International agreements (Paris Agreement, SDGs).
National-level environmental and resource policies.
Policy coherence and trade-offs.
Role of institutions in policy design.
Unit 6: Case Studies in Policy and Economics
Energy, water, and forestry economics.
Policy success and failure stories.
Integrating economics into development planning.
Lessons for sustainable governance.
Unit 7: Designing Policies for the Future
Strategies for balancing growth and environment.
Linking economics with social and ecological goals.
Building resilience in economic policy.
Roadmaps for sustainable resource management.
Ready to shape policies that balance economy and environment?
Join the Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Economics Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and drive sustainable, evidence-based decisions.
The Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Economics Training Courses in Paris provide professionals with a comprehensive and practical understanding of how economic principles and policy frameworks shape the management of natural resources and environmental sustainability. These programs are designed for policymakers, economists, environmental specialists, development practitioners, and organizational leaders who seek to integrate economic reasoning into environmental decision-making while supporting long-term ecological and social well-being.
Participants explore the fundamentals of natural resource economics, learning how markets, incentives, and regulatory instruments influence environmental outcomes. The courses cover key concepts such as resource valuation, externalities, cost–benefit analysis, ecosystem services, and sustainable resource allocation. Through a blend of theory and applied case studies, learners develop the ability to evaluate environmental policies, design economic tools that promote sustainability, and assess the economic impacts of environmental degradation or conservation initiatives.
These environmental policy training programs in Paris also focus on contemporary policy approaches that guide environmental governance at organizational, regional, and global levels. Participants analyze policy instruments such as taxes, subsidies, permits, environmental standards, and market-based mechanisms. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based policymaking and strategic planning, enabling professionals to address complex challenges related to climate change, biodiversity management, land use, and water resources. By engaging in interactive discussions and scenario-based exercises, attendees refine their ability to compare policy alternatives and propose solutions that balance economic growth with environmental integrity.
Attending these training courses in Paris offers a unique opportunity to learn from international experts, enrich professional networks, and experience a global hub for environmental research and policy innovation. Paris’s diverse academic and professional ecosystem provides an inspiring environment for exploring the intersection of economics and environmental governance. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to design effective policies, guide sustainable resource management, and contribute to environmentally responsible economic planning across a wide range of sectors.