Ateneo - UPO

Relationship between environment and human activities
and ecosystems.
Impact assessment and mitigation of natural and
anthropogenic risks, sustainable management of natural
assets. Analysis of extreme weather events on the
environment and the necessary adaptation strategies,
addressing the challenges of climate change and
promoting environmental resilience.

Compulsory books:
• “Georisorse e ambiente” di G. Tanelli – ed.
Aracne, 2010, ISBN: 9788854826151
• “Energia per l'astronave Terra. L'era delle
rinnovabili” di N. Armaroli e V. Balzani – ed.
Zanichelli, 2017 III edizione, ISBN:
9788808520876
Optional books:
• “Terre rare. La Cina e la geopolitica dei minerali
strategici” di S. Kalantzakos, ed. Università
Bocconi, 2021, ISBN: 9788883503153

Provide knowledge of global georesources, including the
relationship with the surrounding environment.
Evaluate the impact of resource exploitation activities.
Identify effective strategies for the mitigation of natural
and anthropogenic risks.
Develop awareness of the need for environmental
adaptation and resilience.

Frontal teaching and classroom exercises.

Analysis of real cases during lessons with additions
by students.

Written exam.

Topics covered: Fundamental concepts, classification
and localization of georesources. Analysis of vital
resources such as air, water and soil. Study of energy
resources, metalliferous and non-metallic resources.
Assessment of the risks, consequences and
environmental repercussions deriving from the
extraction of georesources. Mitigation and
adaptation strategies to address these impacts.
Practical applications and case studies.

Students will be able to evaluate the environmental
impacts of mining activities and understand
mitigation strategies and suggest possible
improvements.