Global Biodiversity Governance. 3 credits

Catalog description

Study global biodiversity governance from a political/policy science perspective. Regime and governance literature, and empirical examples including intergovernmental policy, such as biodiversity-related climate change policy (REDD+), and certification standards, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), will be examined, with guest lecturers and a simulation of an inter governmental negotiation. Designated a Green Leaf Course. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy . May not be repeated for credit.