F1ES 4215 - Interlinkage between Biodiversity and Climate Change during and beyond Agenda 2030
This seminar draws on work around the world as it links to biodiversity and climate change and other areas of intersection. Students will be introduced to the scientific, ecological and political dimensions of biodiversity loss and climate change impacts. Through the study of diverse processes, stakeholders and case studies, we will investigate the successes and challenges and the links to governance systems. The seminar will promote "active" learning, individually and in group dynamics, in order to get students used to being actors in environmental governance for a better understanding of current biodiversity loss and climate change impact issues and types of solutions. Students will have an opportunity to discuss and interrogate the various dimensions of multilateralism particularly around the Rio Conventions and beyond and the links to all the elements of sustainability – Social, Economic and Environment. At the end of this course, students will be understand the new dynamics and changing “face” of multilateralism in a fast changing world.
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify and discuss the connections between and complexity related to biodiversity loss and Climate Change;
2.Understand the role of multilateral processes as they relate to biodiversity and climate change issues;
3.Navigate through complex questions and through role play, better understanding of the interactions among the biophysical world, institutions and representations;
4. Major understanding of negotiation processes that relate to both Biodiversity, Climate Change and beyond (e.g. other convention processes).
5.Explore the complex dynamics of socio-ecosystems linking this to professional skills needed in Governance and Political systems, Critical Thinking and Understanding Diverse stakeholder and power dynamics.
Professional Skills:
Critical analysis of scientific information
Decision-making based on outcomes of multilateral process