Course overview
This course analyses the key drivers, actors and issues in global environmental politics and the pathways to a sustainable world. It employs theories and concepts from political science and international relations to address topics such as climate change and disinformation; political regimes and human rights; energy, water and food; NGOs and environmental activism; green parties; international environmental regimes and natural resource governance.
- Introduction and Key Drivers in Global Environmental Politics
- Key Actors in Global Environmental Politics
- Key Issues in Global Environmental Politics
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate the conceptual frameworks, theories and key debates associated with the global politics of the environment
- Analyse and critique policy options for addressing global environmental issues
- Scrutinise the links between environmental problems and political and economic decisions made by various environmental actors in society
- Reflect on and challenge society’s engagement with environmental issues
- Communicate ethically and responsibly through oral and written interactions
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 24339
Section SE03
Size 5
Available 5
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59606
Section LE01
Size 75
Available 72
Class number 56780
Section SE01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 56781
Section SE02
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 54261
Section SE03
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 59634
Section SE04
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 59635
Section SE05
Size 25
Available 25
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