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Climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy is undoubtedly the most important economic issue facing the world today. This course seeks to offer a comparative perspective on climate change policies, as policy responses vary widely from country to country. It will critically examine the regional challenges of decarbonization. Different countries/regions will serve as concrete case studies for thinking about the promises and pitfalls of policymaking trajectories.
This course integrates lectures from renowned experts in specific areas of climate policy with interactive seminar sessions, where students will participate in group discussions, debates, and collaborative assignments. Through these activities, students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, engage with different perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of the regional challenges and opportunities associated with climate change mitigation and adaptation. By combining expert knowledge with active student involvement, the course encourages dynamic learning and equips students with the skills to critically analyze climate policies, contribute thoughtfully to public discourse, and collaborate effectively in the pursuit of sustainable solutions. Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (12.09.2024)
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The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse political, economic, and social challenges involved in addressing climate change through a comparative area perspective. By examining how different countries and regions approach climate change policy, the course seeks to highlight the complexities and variations in policy responses, the regional challenges of decarbonization, and the global need for coordinated action. In addition, the course fosters an interactive and collaborative learning environment by engaging students in discussions, group work, and practical exercises. With the involvement of renowned experts and guest speakers, students will gain practical insights and diverse perspectives on green transitions, enhancing their ability to critically evaluate policy decisions and develop informed opinions. Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (12.09.2024)
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The course takes place every Tuesday 9:30-10:50 a.m. Building B, Room 330 Moodle: https://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=15285 Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (26.09.2024)
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Grading is based on the Dean's Measure no. 20/2019: https://fsv.cuni.cz/deans-measure-no-20/2019
Poslední úprava: Lochmanová Sára, Bc. (05.10.2023)
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William Nordhause, The climate casino: risk, uncertainty, and economics for a warming world, 2nd edition, New Haven: Yale University Press, 2013. The entire book is available in the e-brary. - This is a very important book, the mandatory one. Kathleen J. Hancock and Juliann Emmons Allison, The Oxford Handbook of Energy Politics,2021, print copy of the book is available in Jinonice library. Paul Hawken Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, 2017. Tim Jackson, Post Growth: Life After Capitalism, 2021. Michael E. Mann, Tim Campbell, et al. The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet, 2021. George Mashall, Don't Even Think of it: Why our brains are wired to ignore climate, Bloomsbury, 2014. (available in Czech translation Ani na to nemyslete) Matto Mildenberger, Carbon Captured: How Business and Labor Control Climate Politics (American and Comparative Environmental Policy), MIT Press, 2020. Doris Fuchs, Marlyne Sahakian et al., Consumption Corridors: Living a Good Life within Sustainable Limits, Routledge 2021, online book. Other resources: Climate change website of People in Need (a very complex source of information, in English and in Czech), https://climate.peopleinneed.net Fakta o klimatu (only in Czech), https://faktaoklimatu.cz/ World Bank Group – Climate Knowledge Portal https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org The Global Carbon Project https://www.globalcarbonproject.org Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations http://www.fao.org/climate-change/en/ Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security https://ccafs.cgiar.org The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change https://www.ipcc.ch, IPCC, AR6 Assessment Report WGI (2021) www.ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar6/ Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (25.09.2023)
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Expert lectures combined with student discussion, oral presentations and asynchronous activities in Moodle Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (12.09.2023)
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Active participation - 15% - maximum 2 absences (no prior excuse is necessary) Group Mind Map - 15% (once per semester) Group assignments - 30% (five per semester) Personal Op-ed Reflection - 25 % (due December 15th, 2024) Personal Challenge Reflection - 15% (due January 5th, 2025)
As the course requires regular teamwork and coordination among students, it may be challenging for first-year students. We highly recommend enrolling in it starting from the second year onwards. Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (26.09.2024)
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All information, readings and assignments for this course are described in the Moodle, here,
1/ 1.10.2024 Introduction to the course Moderator: Magdalena Fiřtová/ Zuzana Lizcová 2/ 8.10.2024 Global Governance in context of Climate Change Guest: Tomáš Jungwirth Březovský, AMO Moderator: Magdalena Fiřtová 3/ 15.10.2024 Seminar on Polycentric Governance Magdalena Fiřtová 4/ 22.10.2024 Decarbonisation of Energy, a case study of German Energiewende Guest: Štěpán Vizi, Center for Transport and Energy Moderator: Zuzana Lizcová 5/29.10.2024 Seminar on Political Challenges of Climate Debate in Germany Zuzana Lizcová 6/ 5.11.2024 Climate policy of the European Union Guest: Rebeka Hengalová, Europeum Moderator: Magdalena Fiřtová 7/ 12.11.2024 Seminar on the EU Eliška Ullrichová 8/19.11.2024 Agriculture, Forestry, and Land Management in Carbon Sequestration Guest: Anna Kárníková (Friends of the Earth) Moderator: Magdalena Fiřtová 9/ 26.11.2024 Seminar on Agriculture Magdalena Firtova / People in Need facilitator TBC 10/ 3.12.2024 Communicating Transition Guest: Milan Vítek Moderator: Zuzana Lizcová 11/ 10.12.2024 Seminar on history of disinformation Zuzana Lizcová 12/17.12. 2024 Bridging the North-South gap for Global Climate Transition, a case study of China Guest: Alice Rezková Moderator: Magdalena Fiřtová Poslední úprava: Fiřtová Magdalena, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (26.09.2024)
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