Through engagement with postcolonial theory and literature, students are enabled to recognise and analyse the complex relationships between (neo-)colonialism, prevailing politicised understandings of development, and how we deal with nature/ environment. They are sensitised for colonial continuities and are able to critically assess environmental initiatives and programmes. The students are enabled to reflect their own positioning in both academic and practical contexts. They are enabled to move and act with awareness, prudence and respect in non-European contexts. They can articulate informed positions orally and in writing.