Climate negotiations in practice
Brown University
Other
2021
Alice Plane
Masters
Documentary Video / Films,Simulations,Readings from Underrepresented groups,Group projects
Building on IPCC reports and the Paris agreement adopted in 2015, this course aims at enhancing the participants' understanding of the global climate change framework in international relations. It will give students the tools to navigate climate COPs and beyond, understanding the theoretical basis in climate science, history and international relations, as well as putting in practice the art of negotiations while attempting to honestly address possible ways forward.
Learning objectives include:
To understand what is climate change and to be aware of how transversal it is
To have a critical and educated opinion on the news you receive about climate change
To establish a thorough understanding of the current climate governance and its architecture
To understand the various actors and their respective expectations
To practice empathy and deepen perspectives by acting out in-class climate negotiations and role-plays
To expand one’s ability to intervene adequately in multilateral fora
To build on the diverse perspectives of the course participants
To have fun while dealing with a very serious issue