F1ES 4530 - The Future of Climate Diplomacy: Empowering the Developing World Through Climate Finance

This course empowers students to lead in the global arena of climate diplomacy. Through real-world case studies, including Barbados, Rwanda, Ecuador, and the Philippines, you will explore how innovative instruments like debt-for-nature swaps, sustainability-linked bonds, and green banks are negotiated.
Focusing on the strategic role of developing and emerging nations, the course unpacks the complexities of bilateral and multilateral climate negotiations. We will examine how geopolitical dynamics, institutional mechanisms, and innovative partnerships enable nations to secure impactful climate finance deals.
You will leave this course with actionable tools and a deep understanding of how to engage with diverse stakeholders, craft innovative solutions, and position yourself as a climate champion.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Master transformative climate diplomacy by navigating the complexities of high-level bilateral and multi-lateral negotiations.
2. Design innovative climate finance solutions, like debt-for-nature swaps, sustainability-linked instruments, and green banks, to empower the Global South tackling the climate crisis.
3. Gain hands-on expertise through real-world case studies, addressing the needs of developing and emerging nations in reshaping global climate finance for sustainable development.
Professional Skills:
Persuasive communication, Cultural awareness, Tactful pragmatism, Multi-disciplinary knowledge

Thierry WATRIN

Séminaire

English

Course workload:
-Attendance: 24 hours a semester
-Online learning activities: 20 hours a semester
-Reading and Preparation for Class: 70 hours a semester
-Research and Preparation for Group Work: 15 hours a semester
-Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 15 hours a semester
-Other- Podcast Listening :12 hours a semester

Spring 2024-2025

Assessment
Active participation in seminars: 10% of the final grade
Individual policy paper: 40% of the final grade
Group oral presentation: preliminary (25% of the final grade)
and a final oral presentation (25% of the final grade)

The course will feature six interactive sessions blending short lectures with real-world case studies from countries like Barbados, Rwanda, and the Philippines. Students will engage in discussions, present their analyses, and receive continuous feedback. A final oral group presentation representing a Global South nation which will be graded