Bamako Convention
I have a student that would like to write a paper on the Bamako convention...does anyone know of any in depth assessments on the surrounding politics and ultimate impacts? Frank Alcock Associate Professor of Political Science New College of Florida 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 487-4483 (phone) (941) 487-4475 (fax)
Rethinking global climate governance
Dear GEP Colleagues, I am trying to rethink global environmental governance, and to encourage my students to do likewise, especially in the context of climate change. While I know that some of you won't agree, it's my feeling the practice of global environmental governance surrounding climate change has been a failure. This is not to discount positive developments and steps forward, but is (by my estimation) a fact revealed by warnings of natural scientists and apparently by ongoing environmental changes. Thanks to hard work by many governments and nongovernmental actors, etc., things won't be as bad as they might have been. But I think they'll be very bad nevertheless, especially for the world's poor. Assuming I am correct (even if you don't agree), do you have ideas for how we might rethink global governance and climate change, or conceive of global governance in this context in very new ways? What are you saying to your students in this regard? What do you say when they ask for alternatives to the incrementalism of climate change diplomacy? Are their practical alternatives, or desirable ones that may appear to be impractical today? Many thanks for your ideas. All best, Paul -- P.G. Harris Department of Social Sciences Hong Kong Institute of Education 10 Lo Ping Road Tai Po, HONG KONG General Office Tel.: +852 2948 7707 Direct Tel.: +852 2948 6763 Fax: +852 2948 8047 Email: pharris @ ied.edu.hk http://www.ied.edu.hk/ssc/en/index.htm
Assistant Professorship in Public Policy at Duke
This position may be of interest to many on the GEP-ED list. BUT NOTE THE DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 6TH. Public Policy: Duke University. The Sanford School of Public Policy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor of public policy. The successful candidate’s research will focus on the institutions and mechanisms for addressing problems that transcend national boundaries, including such areas as environment, global health, development, and energy. We welcome applications from scholars trained in economics, political science, public policy, and other social science disciplines. Send a CV and three letters of reference to Philip Cook, Search Committee Chair, c/o Lisa Bradrick, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, Box 90239, Durham, NC 27708-0239. Applications received by November 6th will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
