This course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge and techniques to engage in the formulation and implementation of international environmental policy.
This class will enable students to acquire literacy in international environmental policy, which is indispensable for future work in international institutions and organizations in the environmental field. With a view to solving environmental problems that are emerging in various parts of the world, the class will cultivate students’ knowledge using typical and representative examples related to basic points such as “why must we resort to international systems?” and “through what means and methods can the international society support the resolution of specific problems?” At the same time, the class will provide students with basic environmental management tools for handling the environment on a macroscale that they can understand as international environmental policy professionals.
Finally, simulations of international environmental policy negotiations will be conducted so that students can understand the basics, grasp the mechanics of multilateral environmental negotiations, and cultivate practical communication and negotiation skills. Furthermore, an experiential practicum with environmental measurement technology will also be conducted to help students develop a fundamental technological skill set that can be used to formulate and implement data-driven environmental policies.