Climate Politics Governance

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Climate change is perhaps the defining challenge of this era. Because it critically affects every aspect of our lives, climate governance is a complex and contested issue. There are several ways climate policies can support economic growth and create new opportunities. However, climate policies can also create winners and losers, leading to social conflict. This undergraduate seminar will explore key policy issues in climate governance, including mitigation and adaptation policies, climate migration, climate justice, and climate finance. We will examine the effectiveness of existing approaches and identify new initiatives that can help us address the climate challenge.