ENVS 352 - Climate Governance and Political Economy

This course provides an introduction to some of the key challenges global climate change poses on current systems of governance, and what is at stake if such challenges are not addressed. The overarching aim of the course is to give students an understanding of the nature of the problem, an overview of the policy instruments used to address climate change, the basic design of greenhouse gas compliance regimes, the challenges with implementation, and the importance of political economy in understanding historical and current choices made in policy response and instrument design. Also offered as ENRG 352.

Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status or above, or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter