2022-2023 College Catalog

POSC 325 International Environmental Politics

An exploration of how environmental challenges are addressed across state borders. It considers how national institutions, stakeholders and political cultures interact with international actors, norms and institutions to shape both national level and global outcomes. The course looks at power and legitimacy in international environmental governance, and explores the way environmentally crucial states participate in global environmental initiatives. It focuses on the management of several specific environmental issues, which may include efforts to address climate change, protect biodiversity, and manage hazardous wastes.

Credits

3