Course Description
Climate change and environmental degradation are two of the most complex policy problems governments must grapple with. Provides an overview of key themes that define climate and environmental policy and research as well as an overview of key policies on environmental management and climate change.
Athena Title
Climate Policy
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) Gain a well-rounded understanding of U.S. policies on climate change and the environment in their historical context. 2) Build a broad comprehension of the sociopolitical, economic, and technical drivers shaping decision-making. 3) Improve consumption and communication of research and policy-relevant information in the field
Topical Outline
Week 1 – Introduction and class overview Week 2 – Conceptualizing climate and environmental policy Week 3 – Science in policy Week 4 – Climate and environmental justice Week 5 – Rulemaking and regulation Week 6 – Legislative behaviors Week 7 – Policy diffusion Week 8 – Public Opinion Week 9 – Industry interest groups Week 10 – Social activism and environmental organizations Week 11 – Street-level bureaucracy Week 12 – Collaborative governance Week 13 – Socioecological networks Week 14 – Risk management and public finance Week 15 – The courts and course wrap-up
Syllabus
Public CV