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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description This course provides students with a survey of the global politics of climate change. This module will explore the dynamics that characterize the global response to climate change, and the links between international negotiations and climate change politics at national level. Students will learn about the differing challenges and opportunities faced by developed countries, so-called emerging economies, and least developed countries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Familiarity with key policy dimensions of climate change and related areas 2. Ability to critically evaluate contemporary domestic climate and energy politics in high, middle-, and low-income countries 3. Ability to appraise historical and contemporary global governance mechanisms to manage climate challenges 4. Understand systematically the challenges posed by climate change in key sectors and possible mitigation and adaptation responses to these challenges | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction and ContextActors and institutions in climate politics at national and global levelsPolitics of low-carbon transition in industrialized countries: US and EUClimate and development politics in large emerging economies: China and IndiaThe UN climate regime and world politics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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