Global Energy and Climate Policy
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University of London
SOAS University of London
Global Energy and Climate Policy
University of London
About this Course
4.7
83 ratings
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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1
Section
The future of fossil fuels in a carbon-constrained world
This week introduces the concept of a carbon-constrained world, considering how it links to energy policies and the future of fossil fuels. It will also discuss the role of technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and how different stakeholders, in developed and developing countries, perceive the need to decarbonize energy systems.
6 videos (Total 36 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Introduction - Addressing the climate crisis5m
Week 1 Introduction2m
The future use of fossil fuels7m
Solutions for excess carbon production9m
The developing world6m
3 readings
Read Me First10m
Course Outline10m
Week 1 - Readings30m
2
Section
The nuclear option: the solution to the energy/climate conundrum?
This week introduces the competing cases on economic, environmental and political aspects of nuclear power as part of the global energy mix and its role in meeting both energy security and climate change mitigation needs.
3 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
Nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuel9m
The cost of nuclear power8m
1 reading
Week 2 Reading40m
3
Section
Up-scaling renewable energy: policy incentives
This week discusses the growing role of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. It introduces the range of fiscal and other policy tools that governments’ use to promote an increase in the production and consumption of renewable energy.
3 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
Policy interventions to upscale renewables12m
Focus on Feed in Tariffs9m
1 reading
Week 3 Reading40m
4
Section
Energy and climate governance: two become one?
This week addresses how energy and climate governance are becoming more inter-related. Climate change is a global collective action problem whereas energy is more often associated with state based priorities. However, emissions from fossil fuel energy have global impacts and pose a challenge to the international community at-large.
2 videos (Total 16 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Week 4 Reading40m
4.7
Top Reviews
By PK•Oct 12th 2017
What a wonderful course that links and integrates the tenets of climate change and energy policy\n\nI recommend that different people should attempt this program and explore its beauty
By PD•Feb 16th 2018
This is a highly informative course. Course is well-structured with uptodate information.
Instructor
Harald Heubaum
DrCentre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD)
About University of London
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