POLS 4456:International Environmental Policy

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
An examination of the basic elements of environmental policy making in the international arena. The course highlights current issues such as tropical rain forests, the “Global Commons” concept, biodiversity and endangered species. Policy approaches will draw upon examples from specific countries as well as policy developed within international organizations such as the United Nations.