Climate Policy Research: Organizations and Obstruction

Over three decades, sufficient and equitable policies addressing the crisis of climate change have been elusive, and US leadership is crucial for an adequate global response. After several weeks of readings and lectures on climate policy, the course shifts to team-based research to produce strategic, policy-relevant briefings and scholarly outputs, some with partner organizations. Students will travel to D.C. for five days in October to attend meetings with experts and staff from government agencies, industry organizations, think tanks, journalists and environmental NGOs, and to hold briefings on our joint research.