Global Environmental Governance

6 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the intersection between Global Political Economic Systems and Sustainable Development approaches. Various theories are used to explore the links between international relations, competing economic systems, globalization, financial markets, international law and institutions, conflict, and civil society. These issues are framed alongside ongoing Sustainable Development goals and initiatives to help show ongoing obstacles and opportunities for change. The course ends with students applying course material in two week-long simulated international negotiations. CALENDAR NOTES: Six credit hours in winter term. PREREQUISITES: Any 1000-level SUST course or INTD 2001.03 or SOSA/POLI 1500.06 or POLI 1065.03 or ECON 1102.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial