The Governance of Climate Change: Simulation Module

Cod y Modiwl: IP32320
Teitl y Modiwl: The Governance of Climate Change: Simulation Module
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Hannah Hughes
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Christopher Phillips

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Briefing: Briefing and negotiation mandate 1250 Words	30%
Asesiad Semester	Negotiation skills: 6 Awr Skills demonstrated in simulation	20%
Asesiad Semester	Final report: Report and reflection on science-policy relations in climate governance in theory and as informed by the simulation experience. 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Briefing: Briefing and negotiation mandate 1250 Words	30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Final report: Report and reflection on science-policy relations in climate governance in theory and as informed by the simulation experience. 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report in lieu of negotiations: 750 Words	20%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the dynamics of climate politics and decision making.
Demonstrate an understanding of how governmental actors, public institutions and social movements contribute to and shape climate governance processes
Demonstrate an understanding of how science can influence climate governance.
Demonstrate module acquired communication and negotiating skills and ability to apply these in different contexts
Demonstrate an ability to develop and communicate different positions on an issue both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate independent research skills, including the ability to source and use primary documents and reference these appropriately within presentation, discussion and written work.
Describe and analyse the major organisations and policies in the field of climate governance.
Discuss and describe the central challenges facing climate governance, currently and in the future.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module aims to provide students with practical and grounded experience of thecpolitics, negotiation and decision-makingcprocesses of climate governance. It will offer insight into how government and other actors interact and the impact that science and politics have on global climate action.
The module will based on a specific climate change scenario that requires the negotiation of a collective outcome. Based on their academic studies and interests, students will be assigned to teams. These teams will then be provided with supporting briefing material, reading lists and general objectives to be pursued during the scenario. Their task will then be, over the course of the module, to act within their roles in simulated climate governance negotiations and decision-making.
A final day long ‘summit’, will be held to conclude negotiations where the students will seek to find consensus to produce a collective outcome.

Cynnwys

The simulation module will work on the following structure:
- Introductory lecture focusing on climate governance in general and also the specific scenario selected by the module convenor, which will be based on a contemporary climate change challenge.
- Students will be divided into negotiating teams in groups of 3-4 members.
- During the remainder of the module students prepare for, and participate in, formal meetings where the issues arising from the scenario will be debated with the aim of agreeing specific negotiated outcomes.
Students will be required to:
- Research background information on specific interests they represent
- Prepare positions to inform the negotiation scenario
- Communicate and negotiate with other teams in order to agree joint positions and develop coalitions
- Draft submissions for adoption during plenary session
- Negotiate a final agreement within the parameters set by particular interests and possibilities for compromise.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Independent project work and problem solving will be one of the central goals of the module; producing written assignments that require student to develop and demonstrate independent research skills as well as problem solving skills. The need to research and prepare for formal meetings will also enable students to formulate strategies for resolving a range of policy problems.
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will learn how to present their ideas both verbally and in writing, as well as how to communicate in order to acquire bargaining advantage. They will understand the importance of information and clear communication and how to exploit these. They will know how to use the many sources of information available and how to use the most appropriate form of communication to the best advantage. They will learn to be clear and direct in their statements
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Students will learn how to present their ideas both verbally and in writing, as well as how to communicate in order to acquire bargaining advantage. They will understand the importance of information and clear communication and how to exploit these. They will know how to use the many sources of information available and how to use the most appropriate form of communication to the best advantage.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Independent project work and problem solving will be one of the central goals of the module; producing written assignments require student to develop and demonstrate independent research skills as well as problem solving skills. The need to research and prepare for formal meetings will also enable students to formulate strategies for resolving a range of policy problems and attempt to put these strategies into practice during the simulation and adapting these to the circumstances.

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