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PostFebruary 8, 2019

11.169 / 11.269 Global Climate Policy and Sustainability

Examines climate politics both nationally and globally. Addresses economic growth, environmental preservation, and social equity through the lens of sustainability. Uses various country and regional cases to analyze how sociopolitical, economic and environmental values shape climate policy. Students develop recommendations for making climate policy more effective and sustainable. Limited to 25.

Taught By: Janelle Knox-Hayes

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by Department of Urban Studies and Planning MIT
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Education
Energy
Government & Policy

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