ESPM 169 International Environmental Politics Kate O'Neill

Course Description Global environmental problems, from acid rain to population policy to biodiversity and climate change have become pressing political concerns in a globalizing economy. In response, a sophisticated structure of global governance has emerged, under which nation states have begun to cooperate with each other to an unprecedented extent, although not without facing significant obstacles. This class examines the dynamics of international environmental politics as they have evolved over the last 25 years, using a major area of international environmental policy - biodiversity - as a basis for understanding how power, economics, activism, knowledge and science interact across international environmental issue areas. Sections will examine classic readings in the field. Detailed Syllabus (with links to online articles) Archive of Previous Classes 2002 2003 Class notes, 2004

Announcements Check the Blackboard system for information for students. Enrollment Information Open to upper division and graduate students Check class times and current enrollment on Telebears Questions? Please contact the instructor, Kate O'Neill (koneill@nature.berkeley.edu).   updated December 7, 2004