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Fig. 2.8 Three key elements of environmental leaders (http://www.env.go.jp/press/press.
php?serial=9516)
Expertise is also required for environmental leaders. It is useful to summarize
the abilities and knowledge that are required to deal with environmental issues as
an expert. The author had an experience to discuss the required knowledge and
abilities of environmental engineers as a committee member for Japan Accreditation
Board for Engineering Education (JABEE). Table 2.2 lists the key criteria for
expertise to be acquired by university graduates. These abilities and knowledge are
essential for dealing with environmental issues and to identify problems so that
possible solutions can be proposed. The integration of knowledge and technologies
especially is one of the most key components to reach proposals for solutions and
for effective decision making.
Leadership is a special key element for leaders having expertise. Environmental
leaders are expected to transfer their knowledge, information and technology
for solving environmental problems. They need several leadership abilities,
including the ability to:
– Capture the multi-faceted holistic environment, economic, social aspects
– Organize a novel perspective on environmental protection
– Collaborate with stakeholders by listening to their opinions and helping to
address their interests
– Reach a collective decision using consensus building.
2.3.3 Education Experience During APIEL Thailand Unit 2012
In August 2012, APIEL organized a fi eld exercise unit with the theme on
“Sustainable Urban Water Management: special focus on fl ood management in
Bangkok (Thailand Unit 2012)”. During the unit, teaching staff tried to provide a
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Fig. 2.8 Three key elements of environmental leaders (http://www.env.go.jp/press/press.
php?serial=9516)
Expertise is also required for environmental leaders. It is useful to summarize
the abilities and knowledge that are required to deal with environmental issues as
an expert. The author had an experience to discuss the required knowledge and
abilities of environmental engineers as a committee member for Japan Accreditation
Board for Engineering Education (JABEE). Table 2.2 lists the key criteria for
expertise to be acquired by university graduates. These abilities and knowledge are
essential for dealing with environmental issues and to identify problems so that
possible solutions can be proposed. The integration of knowledge and technologies
especially is one of the most key components to reach proposals for solutions and
for effective decision making.
Leadership is a special key element for leaders having expertise. Environmental
leaders are expected to transfer their knowledge, information and technology
for solving environmental problems. They need several leadership abilities,
including the ability to:
– Capture the multi-faceted holistic environment, economic, social aspects
– Organize a novel perspective on environmental protection
– Collaborate with stakeholders by listening to their opinions and helping to
address their interests
– Reach a collective decision using consensus building.
2.3.3 Education Experience During APIEL Thailand Unit 2012
In August 2012, APIEL organized a fi eld exercise unit with the theme on
“Sustainable Urban Water Management: special focus on fl ood management in
Bangkok (Thailand Unit 2012)”. During the unit, teaching staff tried to provide a
2 The Concept of Environmental Leader