General remarks and organisation Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Practical considerations Brief presentations Goals and overview of the course Calendar Organisation Readings Evaluation Deadlines Climate Change: A Political Introduction

To reach me By at By phone I’m also available after the class, or you can make an appointment. Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Goals and overview of the course Assess how climate change is impacting upon international politics Identify the political stakes of climate change Familiarise yourself with the interaction of science, politics,... and uncertainty Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Overview Part 1 - Climate change as a political issue 1 – Environment and International Politics 2 – Geography of emissions 3 – Geography of impacts 4 – Displacements and security risks 5 – A perspective from Bangladesh Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Part 2 - Climate change and international relations 6 – International cooperation 7 – The current climate regime 8 – Mitigation and adaptation 9 – Controversies 10 – International negotiations Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Part 3 - After 2012: A role-playing game Goal: To design a regime that could replace the Kyoto Protocol, based on the findings and recommendations of the IPCC Each team (min. 2 - max. 4) will represent a country (you cannot pick your own) You will be asked to master and represent the positions of the country you have been assigned. Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Organisation Course is based on your active participation On : Readings PowerPoint slides Calendar You’re welcome to bring new topics and share new ideas Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Readings Materials from the reading list are general background readings More specific materials will be posted for each session Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Textbook

Evaluation and deadlines Continuous evaluation, 4 marks: Essay (2,000 words): 40 % Position paper (1,000 words): 20 % Role-playing game: 30 % Participation: 10% Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Active participation Personal input Interaction with others Connect the readings with current events Bring up new topics and ideas Presence in class Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Essay 2,000 words Bibliography Due on 26 November From a list of topics or one you choose yourself Topic needs to be pre-approved Essay-format: you ask yourself a question, and you answer it using the materials covered in class + your own input and viewpoint Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Role-playing game Groups of 2, 3 or 4 You have to represent the position of the country you have been assigned You are invited to look at the different issues from your country’s stance Evaluation based on your command of your country’s position, your understanding of the bigger picture, and your ability to interact and negotiate. Half of the mark will be colletive, the other half individual. Climate Change: A Political Introduction

Countries to choose from Spain The Netherlands UK Czech Republic Russia Egypt Niger DR Congo USA India Brazil Venezuela China Saudi Arabia Maldives Australia

Position paper 1,000 words Collective work Due on the session before the role-playing game The position is a paper where you outline the position of your country on all major issues Materials to use: statements, speeches, interviews (different from the essay) Your position paper is a political statement: it will be your starting point in the negotiation Climate Change: A Political Introduction