Training code AYC0381/2
Registration deadline
Credits 52 academic hours (contact study 25 hours, independent study 27 hours)
Price 45 EUR. The course is facilitated with support from the Ministry of Education and Science
Document issued upon completion of training TLU certificate
Kaia Ljaš
Student Academy Project Manager
Training and Conference Centre
+372 640 9369
Climate Crisis and Global Governance / Kliimakriis ja ülemaailmne juhtimine
School of Governance Law and Society
Training and Conference Center
This is the course for you if you want to learn about climate change from a global perspective. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of the policies and politics related to the climate crisis. You will also gain insights into the complexity of climate change, its impact on different regions of the world, and its intersection with different sectors. The course also covers the roles of governments, non-governmental institutions, and social movements.
- 12:30 - 16:30
Training code AYC0381/2
Registration deadline
Credits 52 academic hours (contact study 25 hours, independent study 27 hours)
Price 45 EUR. The course is facilitated with support from the Ministry of Education and Science
Document issued upon completion of training TLU certificate
Kaia Ljaš
Student Academy Project Manager
Training and Conference Centre
+372 640 9369
Target group: High school students and vocational school students, young people taking a gap year.
English at least level B2.
Course schedule:
| TIME | TOPIC | TRAINER | ROOM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05.10.2024 | 12:30-16:30 | An introduction to climate crisis governance. A comprehensive overview of the course, including assignments and technical details. An understanding of the climate crisis and the current situation around the world, exploring different regions. Anthropogenic Drivers of Climate Change A. Relationship between human activity and climate change. Theoritical frameworks | Nadège Nzeyimana | A007 |
| 12.10.2024 | 12:30-16:30 | Climate Governance: policies and politics. Historical context and evolution of climate policies. Policy instruments, strategy framework and climate finance. Existing global institutions and treaties related to climate change. Regional and national contributions to tackling climate change. Contribution of non-government institutions, youth groups, social movements. | Nadège Nzeyimana | A007 |
| 02.11.2024 | 12:30-16:30 | Climate crisis: Degrowth and green growth. Understanding the key concepts of green growth and degrowth. Their link to environmental challenges and solutions. Politics of waste management. | Nadège Nzeyimana | A007 |
| 09.11.2024 | 12:30-16:30 | The effects of climate change on human mobility, security, and development. Understand the linkages between climate change, security, development, human mobility among others. Responsibility and Response: Climate justice, just transition and loss and damage funds. | Nadège Nzeyimana | A007 |
| 16.11.2024 | 12:30-16:30 | Climate anxiety, climate denialism and what next? Issue of climate denialism, skepticism, obstruction, and its implication. Climate anxiety and its implication. | Nadège Nzeyimana | A007 |
Course coordinator: Kaia Ljaš, kaia.ljash@tlu.ee, 6409369
Course trainer:
Course participants have thought about this course:
- This course has definitely helped me understand the importance of the climate crisis by providing an overview of the scientific, political, and economic dimensions of climate change. Through class discussions, podcasts and readings, I have gained insights into the complexities of climate governance.
- This course has made me consider going into politics or becoming a climate scientist.
- I think that the materials and the topics that were covered in this course were really informative. I especially enjoyed the podcasts, videos and the classroom discussions.
Learning outcomes, the course graduate:
- understands the impact of human activities on the environment in the Anthropocene era;
- is able to analyse various theoretical approaches and practical application to the climate crisis governance;
- knows the policy and politics of the climate crisis;
- understands the complexity of the climate crisis as a global challenge and its disproportionate effects on regions and communities;
- understands the intersection of the climate crisis with other critical issues;
- is able to critically analyze news and information on climate change governance.