Political Economy of Conflict and Climate Change

How does a changing environment affect political and economic conflict? As temperatures rise and weather becomes more erratic and unpredictable, political and economic systems face a formidable challenge: not just how to stop climate change, but how to mitigate the instability it causes. In this seminar, students will explore how climate change and environmental degradation both cause and intensify (especially violent) conflict, the proposed mechanisms underpinning this relationship, and the ways in which political institutions interact with environmental changes to both produce and alleviate conflict outcomes.

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Course Details

Department(s): Political Economy
Course Number: PECN 6000
Role: Faculty
Level: Undergraduate
Primary Instructor: Melissa Pavlik
Responsibilities All aspects of course design, implementation, and grading.

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