Climate change鈥攐r what many refer to as global warming鈥攊s one of the most significant threats that humanity faces. "Climate Change and Global Affairs: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities" explores the complex policy landscape shaping global climate action鈥攆rom local and national strategies to international agreements. After completing this course, learners will be able to evaluate the steps governments can take in combating climate change, identify the costs and benefits of different climate policy options, identify and explain the major international agreements that exist to combat climate change, and assess the challenges and ethical complexities of contemporary mitigation efforts. By enrolling in this course, you join a host of policymakers, professionals, and students committed to addressing climate change. By tackling this global challenge, we work to build a more sustainable future.
Before You Begin
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Skills You'll Learn
International Relations, Diplomacy, Human Rights Issues, Climate Policy, Environmental Issue
From the lesson
Module Two: Policymakers鈥� Toolbox on Climate Change
Module Two explores the policies that individual governments can adopt to address climate change. It pays particular attention to the benefits and challenges of each policy, explaining why certain policies are easier to adopt - and maintain - than others.
Taught By
CFR Education