Global Environmental Politics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
POLI 1005
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Course ID
201082
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course analyses the issues, actors and drivers in global environmental politics and the pathways to a sustainable world. It encompasses topics such as climate change, 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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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