POLS 388: Global Politics of Climate Change

Course Description

Examination of the role of environmental issues in international relations. We will look at such issues as global warming, global pollution, management of scarce resources, and eco-development. How have various countries responded to these problems? How should they respond? What is the role of international institutions such as the World Bank? What is the role of non-governmental organizations such as Greenpeace? How have countries and international institutions interacted to deal with these environmental problems? Cross-listed: ENV STDS 388/POLI SCI 388. Prerequisite: POLI SCI 101 or 115, or SOC 261 or ENV STDS 261 or POLI SCI 261 or instructor consent.