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Learning Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define policy
- Identify different types of policies
- Explain the difference between enforceable vs. generally accepted policy
- Explain when policy changes and exceptions are required
- Explain why policies are necessary
- Explain the 5 categories in Everett Rogers’ Innovation Curve
- Explain the Innovation Curve for ocean plastics pollution
- Explain the 5 steps of the Policy Cycle
- Explain the difference between outcome-based vs. command-and-control policies
- Explain how policy is developed
- Define advocacy
- Explain the role of advocacy in ocean plastics policy
- Use policy and advocacy to prevent, reduce, and manage ocean plastics.
Lesson Content
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: INTRO TO POLICY
SECTION 2: POLICY OVERVIEW
SECTION 3: THE BELL CURVE OF CHANGE
SECTION 4: THE POLICY CYCLE
SECTION 5: USING POLICY TO TAKE ACTION
QUIZ
