POLI 2100

Students will explore environmental sustainability as an issue in Canadian politics and examine the evolution of the environmental movement in Canada. Students will evaluate the linkages between environmental concerns and Canadian political culture, parties, advocacy organizations, intergovernmental relations (federal-provincial-Indigenous self-government), domestic and foreign policy, and other areas of interest. Students will explore environmental, sustainability and climate change themes in Canada and internationally with topical case studies. Students will also explore climate change mitigation strategies, innovation and focus upon the important role of the United Nations, IPCC, UN Water and paramount NGOs such as the Stockholm Environment Institute.