This course introduces students to foundations of and recent developments in international climate change policy.
Topics covered include climate change response options, and economic and policy perspectives on the problem of international cooperation; international environmental agreements, especially the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement; international carbon markets and climate finance; cooperation on technology; international dimensions of adaptation to climate change; relationship with other international objectives such as the Sustainable Development Goals; and international governance of climate change action. The course provides a non-technical introduction to some economic thinking on climate change, no prior economics study in needed.
The course convenor and main lecturer is Frank Jotzo, Professor at Crawford School, who has researched, published and advised on climate change policy for two decades, including as lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and through government advisory. Expert guest lecturers including practitioners contribute to some sessions. The course is interactive and students are encouraged to actively engage.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Be familiar with the main concepts and debates on international climate change policy.
- Understand the principles practice of the UN climate change framework, and of a range of issues in international climate change policy.
- Be able to critically assess policy proposals and evaluate future developments.
Indicative Assessment
- Essay 1 - Paris Agreement implementation (35) [LO 1,2,3]
- Essay 2 - Chosen topic (35) [LO 1,2,3]
- Presentation (10) [LO 1,2]
- Exam (20) [LO 1,2]
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Workload
Standard workload for a 6 unit course is 130 hours including in-class time and independent study.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
No textbook. Course materials are provided online.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $2940 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4890 |
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