Climate change manifests differently across scales, and effective solutions require an understanding of how local, regional, and federal actions interconnect. This seminar course invites students to examine both the challenges and opportunities associated with multi-scalar climate governance. Throughout the course, students will become experts on one topic of environmental governance (e.g., land, water, air, soil, climate) and use interdisciplinary research skills to assess environmental risks and progress toward addressing them across jurisdictional scales. The course culminates in the creation of a student-led State of the Environment report to facilitate a shared understanding of ongoing climate and environmental risks among government, private, and community-level stakeholders.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Prerequisites: ES 214, ES 202, ES 251, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall