IN 260 - International Environmental Science&Policy

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

This course examines both the science underlying today's international environmental problems, and the policy decisions that drive human actions and responses. The natural environment underlies every other human system: economic, political, cultural/religious, etc., and when it is perturbed, every system above it feels the effects. We will study the science behind climate change, deforestation, ocean/wildlife issues, and food security, and look at how U.S. domestic laws, international treaties and conventions, international organizations like UNEP and others, and NGOs shape the way humanity deals with these problems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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