Crash Course on Climate
Governance


FIRST SERIES:
March 9-13, 2020
INTRODUCTION
The program will consist of three components:
- Presentations from experts, professors, and civil society representatives
- Interactive discussions of case studies, debates, and workshops
- Visits to the European institutions


AUDIENCE
As this course aims to make the connection between climate issues and global governance, previous knowledge of politics, international law, etc. could be beneficial but is not required. Participants should have a previous interest and/or understanding of climate issues and activism, should be at least 18 years of age, and either have a degree or be enrolled in higher education,
BECOME A CLIMATE AMBASSADOR
This course is offered as part of the Center for United Nations Constitutional Research’s Youth Climate Ambassador Program. in order to be recognized as a climate ambassador, participants must meet three requirements:
- Have knowledge of climate governance issues (shown by taking part in a climate governance seminar or crash course)
- Attend at least one Climate Democracy Summit and take part in the discussions and brainstorming sessions there
- 3. Take part in activism for climate democracy and better climate governance, globally and/or in your own community


FURTHER SERIES:
May 4-8, 2020 (GLOBAL GOVERNANCE)
July 20-24 2020
August 24-28 2020
LEARN HOW GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
SHAPES THE PLANET'S FUTURE
CURRICULUM
Participants will learn about fundamental principles of international law and how they apply in an environmental context. A history of international environmental law will be given, as well as an overview of the key international organizations and treaties that relate toclimate change.
This course approaches climate governance from a critical perspective. Participants will learn about current proposals for global governance reform, and be given opportunities to brainstorm and debate governance-based solutions to the climate crisis.
Past Speakers include:
- Leiden University, Netherlands
- Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Stockholm University, Sweden
- University of Dundee, UK
- Boston University, United States
- Members of the European Parliament
- Young European Federalists
- Democracy Without Borders/UNPA Campaign
DETAILS
PAYMENT


