Chal of Glb Collctv Env Action

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This lecture style course examines the political, economic, and institutional barriers to collective action on urgent environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, deforestation, and pollution. Drawing on theories of international relations, political economy, and environmental governance, students will explore why global cooperation on shared ecological threats has proven difficult, and under what conditions collaboration becomes possible.