Sylabus
1. Introduction to climate change as a scientific and political issue
2. The science behind climate change
3. Current and possible future impacts of climate change
4. The fossil-fueled global economy and proposed alternatives
5. Historical evolution of environmental policies and climate change debate
6. Global and regional action (UN, EU etc.)
7. National and local policies in developed countries
8. National and local policies in developing countries
9. Activists and non-governmental actors
10. Culture wars: the context of climatic scepticism/denial
11. Scepticism/denial and contemporary politics
12. Religious attitudes towards climate change
13. Czech Republic: attitudes towards climate change
Anotace
This module aims to present the current change of climate not only as scientific but also as a political issue that’s been subject of increasingly heated debates outside the academic circles. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the way humans cause climate change and of its overall impacts, but the main focus lies in providing them with the historical context of the discussion among scientists and politicians, policy steps taken on different levels of government and role of various governmental and non-governmental actors.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION: This module will be taught in person. However, this may change depending on the current covid situation. Classes will be also available in audio form for those who miss them for whatever reason.