Lincoln University's four-year Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning (Honours) qualification gives students the knowledge and tools to critically discuss topical and enduring global issues, to ultimately better manage the environment in a range of contexts, from city streets to the rural hinterland. Throughout the world people are faced with an ever widening range of serious environmental concerns such as urbanisation, resource depletion, loss of biodiversity, pollution of air and water, and climate change. The use of natural systems as resources raises complex issues of sustainability, environmental and community integrity, security, efficiency and equity.