RE: Highly relevant (not-to-be-missed) topics on Global Environmental Politics?
I can tell you a few of the topics that my students really get into in my class: Diamonds - this is huge and every year I have students in my class just because they've heard other students talk about this issue Whaling - students love the 'vote buying' controversies and there are some great youtube videos on the topic Population policies - in particular I have students think about why people have children, what is the role of government, NGOs, IGOs etc... Food security - compare to obesity epidemic in the United States E-waste - again there are some great youtube videos on this Biodiversity - I talk a lot about food here -- how global food trends affect biodiversity, cultural food differences (e.g. shark fin soup) Hope this helps! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Scholar in Residence - BGSU Institute for Cultural Studies Assistant Professor/Graduate Coordinator Political Science Department Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 372-7593 -Original Message- From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Raul Pacheco-Vega Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:19 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Highly relevant (not-to-be-missed) topics on Global Environmental Politics? Dear all, It's been a while since I have participated in the GEP-ED discussions. Hoping the new semester is treating you well. I am hoping to teach for the very first time (fingers crossed) a Special Topics in International Relations with a focus on Global/International Environmental Politics this January (undergraduate level). I'm trying to design the syllabus in a way that I cover *most* of the highly relevant topics in GEP/IEP. I am hoping to do a cursory review of several international environmental treaties (Rotterdam, Stockholm, Kyoto and the Copenhagen COP 15 rounds). The question that has had me pondering for the past few weeks has been whether there are any *key* topics that I should not miss in a course like this. Climate change seems to have become a predominant topics in the GEP literature, yet my own research interests (hazardous waste, toxics, pollutant release inventories, wastewater) drive me to not want to focus solely on climate change. If you teach a GEP/IEP course, which subject topic would you say is a must? Thanks! Raul No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2399 - Release Date: 09/29/09 05:54:00
UNFCCC side event proposal - spots available
Hi Everyone, For those planning to attend the climate change negotiations in Copenhagen I am proposing a side event panel titled The Politics of Negotiations - Copenhagen Reflections. My idea is to have panel members present papers, which will also be posted on the UNFCCC side event website in advance, and then open the panel up for discussion and comments from both panel members and the audience. Papers can be preliminary, but should focus on the political aspects of the negotiations. If you are interested in participating please send me a short abstract (just a few lines is fine) by August 25. There's no guarantee that we will actually get a slot, but I figure it's worth a shot. I would know in early September if we are successful. Please email me if you have any questions sk...@bgsu.edu Thank you! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Scholar in Residence - BGSU Institute for Cultural Studies Assistant Professor/Graduate Coordinator Political Science Department Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 372-7593
Environmental Policy Failures compiled list
Thank you so much to everyone who replied with examples of environmental policy failures. It was depressing but useful. Below is the compiled list: Shannon - collapse of the cod fishery in Newfoundland - European emissions trading scheme - Yellowstone Wildfires - Sharks are being torn out the ocean, but as by-catch, and no-on pays attention to by-catch and beyond that sharks have little salience in policy circles (here CITES has been neutered-- we only have 4 sharks listed, one on the strict list but almost all the great sharks have collapsed). - Coral reefs, mangroves, and sea grass communities are getting shredded. Mangroves have many domestic laws protecting them as commons, but the same countries sanction enclosure and tearing them down for shrimp ponds. - US failure to sign Kyoto - the fizzle of the National Acid Precip. Assess Project... - why the local public utility commission doesn't promote least cost procurement that includes energy efficiency and/or renewable energy, and internalizes true socio-environmental costs of all energy alternatives Other References: - Paul F. Steinberg Understanding Policy Change in Developing Countries: The Spheres of Infuence Framework Global Environmental Politics 3:1, February 2003 Ludwig et al, about 1993 had a great short piece in either Science or Nature, on failure of fishery policy. - Dimitrov, Radoslav S., Detlef F. Sprinz, Gerald M. DiGiusto, and Alexander Kelle. 2007. International Nonregimes: A Research Agenda. International Studies Review 9 (2):230-258. - Rado S. Dimitrov, Confronting Non-Regimes: Science and International Coral Reef Policy, Journal of Environment and Development, vol. 11, no. 1 (March 2002), pp. 53-78. - EEA (2005) Environmental policy integration in Europe - State of play and an evaluation framework, EEA Technical report No. 2/2005, European Environment Agency, Copenhagen, http://reports.eea.eu.int/technical_report_2005_2/ (7/6/05). - OECD (2002) Improving Policy Coherence and Integration for Sustainable Development: A Checklist, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris, www.oecd.org/dataoecd/60/1/1947305.pdf - Jordan, A. and Lenschow, A. (2000) 'Greening' the European Union: what can be learnt from the 'leaders' of EU environmental policy?, European Environment, 10, 109-120. - Jordan, A. and Schout, A. (2005) National EU policy coordination and 'integration' in EU policies. In Environmental Policy Integration Mechanisms and Tools, CSERGE-UEA, 21-22 March 2005, Norwich. Available at http://www.uea.ac.uk/env/cserge/highlights/march%20conf/ envpol_integration_programme.htm (22/3/05). - Lenschow, A. (2002a) Conclusion: what are the bottlenecks and where are the opportunities for greening the EU? In Environmental Policy Integration: Greening Sectoral Policies in Europe (Ed, Lenschow, A.) Earthscan, London, pp. 219-233. - Lenschow, A. (2002b) Greening the European Union. In Environmental Policy Integration: Greening Sectoral Policies in Europe (Ed, Lenschow, A.) Earthscan, London, pp. 3-21. - Liberatore, A. (1997) The Integration of Sustainable Development Objectives into EU Policy Making: Barriers and prospects. In The Politics of Sustainable Development: Theory, policy and practice within the European Union (Eds, Baker, S., Kousis, M., Richardson, D. and Young, S.) Routledge, London. Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator (MPA)/Assistant Professor Department of Political Science 110 Williams Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0220 (419)372-7593
environmental policy failures
Dear Gep-Ed list, I am trying to get a jump on my syllabus for fall and I'm a bit stuck. I'm trying out a new assignment whereby my students will be researching an environmental policy failure and trying to theorize the reasons for the failure (eg institutional shortcomings, lack of public will, policy theory failure etc..). I have a short list of failures but would appreciate any and all suggestions from list members (domestic or international are welcome). Please email me directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and I will compile them for the list. Thank you! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator (MPA)/Assistant Professor Department of Political Science 110 Williams Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0220 (419)372-7593
list of campus environmental films
Thank you to everyone who responded with suggestions about environmental films to show on campus. For those who are interested, the suggestions were: The 11th Hour Everything's Cool The Planet Sharkwater Manufactured Landscapes Also, Al Gore's group The Climate Project was suggested as a way to engage in an updated discussion about Climate Change as a trained presenter will come to campus to present. Thank you everyone! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator (MPA)/Assistant Professor Department of Political Science 110 Williams Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0220 (419)372-7593
campus movie night
Dear gep-eders, My graduate students in Environmental Management are organizing Earth Day events as part of their course requirement. One group is interested in showing An Inconvenient Truth. I have two questions: 1) Is there still some way to show this for free - if I remember correctly some organization was sponsoring campus showings, but I couldn't find it when I searched. 2) Is there a better movie to show on campus? It seems like while still relevant, the buzz about the movie is pretty much over. I know we've compiled lists of movies to show in classes, but are there any suggestions for a movie worth showing as part of a campus Earth Day celebration? Thank you! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator (MPA)/Assistant Professor Department of Political Science 110 Williams Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0220 (419)372-7593
IR Instructor job
Dear GEP-ED list members, Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH) is hiring a one year instructor (with possibility of renewal) in international relations. Responsiblities will include teaching a 300 level Global Resource Politics class. Unfortunately the deadline is fast approaching (March 1). Please forward to anyone who may be interested. Thank you! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Graduate Coordinator (MPA)/Assistant Professor Department of Political Science BGSU Bowling Green, OH 43403-0220 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Instructor, non-tenure track International Relations The Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University, invites applications for a one year, full-time Instructor position, with the possibility of renewal. The starting date for the position is August, 2007. Candidates with a Ph.D. completed are preferred; applications from ABDs will be considered. The department seeks a broadly trained candidate. Qualifications include demonstrated expertise in international relations and evidence of strong preparation for college level teaching. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper level undergraduate courses in international relations. Preferred upper level courses include US Foreign Policy, International Conflict, Conflict Resolution, International Environmental Politics, and International Law. Ability to teach regional courses on Latin American, Middle East, or African Politics is also desirable. The successful candidate will be readily available to students and willing to teach in the BG Experience program, which provides 25-student courses to first semester students at BGSU. Information on this program can be accessed on the web at: http://www.bgsu.edu/students/bgexperience/ Send application letter, curriculum vitae, three current (dated within 1 year) and original letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate transcript to: Marc Simon, Chair, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, 43403. Review of applications begins March 1, 2007, and continues until the position is filled. BGSU is an AA/EEO employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
national parks
I am working on a research project on business interests in Banff National Park (Canada) and I was wondering if anyone could identify other national parks in the world that also have a significant commercial presence (i.e. retail stores, restaurants, pubs etc...). If you respond to me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will compile a list and post it for all. Thank you everyone! Shannon Shannon K. Orr, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Political Science 110 Williams Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0220 (419)372-7593
