International Dimensions of Sustainability

Brief description

Definition of ecological problems
International dimension of ecological problems
Ecological inequality and social inequality
Societal layers and international dimension
Theoretical approaches to deal with the climate crisis
Neoclassical environmental economics
Regulation/state-centered approaches
Carbon pricing
Carbon taxing
Contemporary international climate strategies (EU, USA, China)
Green growth vs. degrowth
Green finance and green monetary policy
Value chains and logistics
Trade and sustainability
Approaches to international sustainability

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, interactive online-tool, simulation game, group work, case studies

Assessment methods and criteria

40% Continual assessment of work assignments, case study presentations, and contributions to discussions and during interactive exercises.
60% Final exam, open book, in class.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

International Programme

Cycle

International Programme

ECTS Credits

5.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

1 SS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

After this course the students will be able to…
…define ecological problems of sustainability with a focus on international challenges.
…describe the layers of climate crisis.
…compare the different theoretical approaches to solve the climate crisis.
…describe the role of the state in dealing with environmental problems.
…compare different approaches to green finance and green monetary policy.
…explain the challenges of sustainability in the fields of international logistics, trade, and value chains.
…compare different routes to international sustainability.
…apply knowledge about societal change to current international challenges in sustainability.

Course code

0000-17-08-VZ-DE-80

International Dimensions of Sustainability