2.5 ECTS Montpellier Year 2 Semester 3 Elective Humanities 16
Content
Presentation of the main paradigms and trains of thought necessary for the understanding of environmental policies and the tools used both at international level and in the context of the southern hemisphere. Presentation of key figures in the international arena: development agencies and the logic of funding bodies, development and environmental NGOs.
The modelling of behaviours in the international scene with regard to environmental issues developed by management science, political science, political sociology and international ecopolitics: regimes and consensus, the behaviour of states, neo-institutional approaches and local empowerment, approach by payments for environmental services (PES), globalisation and development of codes of conduct and standards, strong sustainability approaches and different currents.
The environmental policies analysed concentrate particularly on nature policies (protected areas, biodiversity, and decentralised management of ecosystems…) in the context of the southern hemisphere. The strategies of environmental NGOs are at the heart of the analysis and various intervention strategies developed by them will be presented (CI, IUCN, WWF, Greenpeace), in particular in an international context and in tropical areas.
Module delivered in French.
Learning outcomes
Understanding of international ecopolitics and the ability to understand its mechanisms and issues.
Teaching and learning methods
The course is complemented by numerous professional conferences, especially by ENGOs, who are involved in negotiations and actions on the international ecopolitical stage.
A handout containing articles, book chapters and bibliographic references is provided in addition to related documents and course materials.
Type of assessment
- Individual
- Written exam
Individual essay with documentation (3 h).
Institution(s)
- Location: Montpellier
- ECTS granting: AgroParisTech
- Organisation: AgroParisTech
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