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SOAS University of London

Global Energy and Climate Policy

University of London

About this Course

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The Global Energy and Climate Policy course offers an introduction to the theoretical and practical understanding of how energy and climate change policies are designed, shaped, advocated and implemented. As energy markets go truly global, domestic energy policies are becoming more and more entangled with wider issues of international governance. Concurrently, the urgent need to mitigate and adapt to climate change and transition to a low-carbon future is adding a further layer of complexity. 
The course is aimed broadly at people interested in learning more about interconnected issues in energy and climate policy globally. It assumes a level of interest but no necessary previous knowledge. However, the course also offers sufficient up to date research and new critical perspectives to be of interest to people with expertise in or academic familiarity with the topic as well. 

The main aim of the course is to provide this wide-ranging introduction in a self-contained, but in-depth form, alongside the important practical skills necessary to understand and discuss energy and climate policy, and lay the groundwork for greater engagement in the future – either through academic study, in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Harald Heubaum

Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD)

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Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London

Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), SOAS

487,337 Learners

4 Courses

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University of London

The University of London is a federal University which includes 17 world leading Colleges. With extensive experience in distance learning since 1858, University of London has enriched the lives of thousands of students, delivering high quality degrees across the globe. Today, University of London is a global leader in flexible study, offering degree programmes to over 45,000 students in over 190 countries, delivering world-leading research across the world. To find out more about University of London, visit www.london.ac.uk

SOAS University of London

SOAS is the world’s leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and offers a truly global perspective. With its vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, SOAS is uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security and religious challenges of our world.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating97%(4,584 ratings)

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

The future of fossil fuels in a carbon-constrained world

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 36 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

The nuclear option: the solution to the energy/climate conundrum?

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Up-scaling renewable energy: policy incentives

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Energy and climate governance: two become one?

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 16 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM GLOBAL ENERGY AND CLIMATE POLICY

by BBAug 23, 2020

Excellent course. The option to write a short essay on each week's topic and review the submisions of other course participants makes one think hard about the topic. thanks.

by GPNov 22, 2020

I believe is a well-structured course and the readings do complement a lot. Would like to see longer courses from London University regarding this subject.

by MANov 13, 2022

Overview on global climate and energy policy are excellent. For beginners this course gives you a clear view of and study materials. Well described by the article and interesting video!

by SNApr 22, 2019

I loved the course. It is very important for beginners to understand climate change and policy before committing to their careers and this course if perfect for people diving deep into this sector.

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