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Integrating Project Seminar (395-0-21)

Topic

International Climate Change Politics & Policy

Instructors

Diana Kathleen Elhard

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G29: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

International climate change impacts all of us and in many spaces doom and gloom is the dominant narrative. What are the successes on an international level? How are victories won within the halls of the United Nations' treaty negotiations? What role do non-state actors, like civil society organizations play? This course will focus on climate change challenges and international solutions, the politics of negotiating international treaties, and how intergovernmental organizations operate. The course will specifically focus on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change (UNFCCC). In addition, students will design and complete a research project related to a topic, country, or organization of their choice with reference to international climate change politics and policy. To encourage success, the course will focus on building skills in research and writing. Previous knowledge or interest in climate change and additional environmental problems is welcomed, but not required!