This course takes a problem-based approach to the politics of the environment. Weâ€™ll use a series of environmental cases to highlight the political challenges of solving environmental problems, and weâ€™ll discuss a range of concepts and strategies that may be helpful in understanding and overcoming those challenges. Weâ€™ll look at the history of environmental politics, both domestically and internationally, and the range of stakeholders that have played important roles in the evolution of environmental policy. Weâ€™ll cover biodiversity loss, climate change, deforestation, pollution, and other environmental issues. Each student will write a well-researched policy memo that analyzes the political context of an issue of particular interest to them.
Satisfies Major and Concentration requirements for Environmental Studies.