Climate Justice and the Caribbean

Catalog description

Introduction to the physical and environmental characteristics of the Caribbean and the issues challenging these settings and concepts. Survey of theories of climate justice emerging from these concerns. Focus on the relationship of Caribbean history and development to the regional issues, policies and practices that impact the environment. Study of contemporary environmental justice initiatives. This course is the same as Caribbean Studies 3130, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Africana Studies 96 Programs and Courses of Instruction 3130, and Anthropology 3145.