- Docente: Raya Muttarak
- Credits: 8
- SSD: SECS-S/04
- Language: English
- Moduli: Raya Muttarak (Modulo 1) (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Local and Global Development (cod. 5912)
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from Sep 17, 2024 to Nov 26, 2024
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the complex phenomenon of climate change, as well as an understanding of the main interdependencies between the economic and political aspects and the local, supranational and global dimensions. At the end of the course, students will be able to: a) identify the main consequences on some areas of the economy, society and international politics; b) describe the origins and evolution of international agreements and programmes aimed at addressing the problem of climate change; c) understand the impact of climate change on different regions/areas of the world; d) critically analyze the effects of climate change on political and economic development, with particular attention to the impact on poverty.
Course contents
NOTE: ONLY MASTER’S LEVEL STUDENTS CAN ATTEND THIS COURSE. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH HOME AND ERASMUS STUDENTS.
- Introduction to development and climate change interactions
- The role of population dynamics in climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Differential vulnerability to climate change
- Impacts of climate change on population and society focusing on:
- Health
- Migration
- Food security
- Climate justice and equity focusing on:
- Intergenerational and gender perspectives
- Just transition to net zero carbon emissions and geo-engineering
- Climate action in the context of the Sustainable Development Agenda
Readings/Bibliography
Adger, W. N., Fransen, S., Safra de Campos, R., & Clark, W. C. (2024). Migration and sustainable development. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(3), e2206193121. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2206193121
Hunter, L. M., Gray, C., & Véron, J. (Eds.). (2022). International Handbook of Population and Environment. Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76433-3_1
Leichenko, R., & O’Brien, K. (2019). Climate and Society: Transforming the Future (1st edition.). Cambridge UK: Polity.
Muttarak, R. (2021). Demographic perspectives in research on global environmental change. Population Studies, 75(sup1), 77–104. https://doi.org/10.1080/00324728.2021.1988684
Teaching methods
Face-to-face/on line lessons, seminars and in-class presentations and discussions.
Lecture: 8 two-hour lectures with slides (total 16 hours)
Seminar: 6 two-hour seminars (total 12 hours)
The course will use the platform virtuale.unibo.it, students are required to register on the platform
Assessment methods
Attending students
For students attending class regularly, the final evaluation will be composed by two parts:
- Group or individual project/assignment. Instructions on the project will be distributed in class. (45% of the final grade)
- Final exam (55% of the final grade)
Non-attending students
For those who do not attend the classes, the final evaluation will be composed by two parts:
- Oral exam will be based on the recommended readings for the seminar (available in the virtual platform) (45% of the final grade)
- Final exam (55% of the final grade)
Teaching tools
Slides, videos, virtuale.unibo.it
Links to further information
Office hours
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