Бакалавриат
2025/2026
История развития экологической политики
Статус:
Курс обязательный (География глобальных изменений и геоинформационные технологии)
Где читается:
Факультет географии и геоинформационных технологий
Когда читается:
4-й курс, 3 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Дронин Николай Михайлович
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
44
Course Syllabus
Abstract
At present, there are more than 200 international environmental agreements that outline the zone of active influence of modern environmental policy. Global environmental management covers all spheres of the economy - from energy (the threat of global warming) and the chemical industry (the threat of depletion of the ozone layer) to agriculture (the threat of the spread of genetically modified organisms). Meanwhile, most global agreements appeared in the last third of the twentieth century, when the Earth sciences did not yet have at their disposal modern research methods, such as computers and space satellites. In the absence of a real scientific basis, agreements were formulated on the basis of very general ideas about possible environmental threats. An example is the problem of desertification, which appeared on the international political agenda in 1975, and the climatic maps of arid zones created back in the 1950s served as a scientific substantiation. Many of these stereotypes have now been significantly revised, and the conventions themselves have had to adapt to a new level of knowledge. The transformation of environmental policy under the influence of scientific criticism is the main topic that is studied within the framework of this training course
Learning Objectives
- familiarizing students with the main stages of the development of international environmental policy, its development trends, its current state, and proposed scenarios for its reform to more effectively address global environmental problems and ensure sustainable development of regions and the world as a whole
- to develop students' understanding of the problems of developing international environmental policy in the context of existing scientific uncertainty regarding many global environmental issues and/or in connection with new scientific discoveries in the natural sciences of the Earth, which may lead to a revision of many ideas "enshrined" in international agreements
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Analyze global environmental systems and challenges using foundational scientific concepts. This involves: Applying the key concepts of geoecology (including Vernadsky's biosphere theory and modern frameworks like Gaia hypothesis) to explain the causes and interconnected nature of major global challenges (climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification) and evaluate their potential socio-economic impacts.
- Evaluate the structures and effectiveness of international environmental governance. This involves: Mapping the key actors (institutions, NGOs, agencies) and analyzing the development, implementation, and current outcomes of major international environmental agreements to assess the state of global environmental policy.
- Formulate evidence-based arguments on issues of sustainability and environmental policy. This involves: Critically analyzing primary sources (international conventions, UN reports, policy documents) to construct coherent, reasoned written and oral arguments on topics such as sustainable development, the green economy, and international environmental diplomacy.
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 3rd module0.3 * Debate Participation + 0.3 * Работа на семинарах + 0.4 * Эссе
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Chasek, P. S. . V. (DE-588)132058847, (DE-627)517458594, (DE-576)182491625, aut. (2021). Global environmental politics Pamela S. Chasek and David L. Downie.
- Encyclopedia of global environmental governance and politics, , 2017
- International organizations in global environmental governance, , 2009
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Rethinking private authority : agents and entrepreneurs in global environmental governance, Green, J. F., 2014