Course Description:
This course examines the role of scientific and technological innovation in climate governance, focusing on mitigation, adaptation, and emerging interventions, as well as the institutional and geopolitical challenges shaping global climate action.

9. Climate Innovation and Governance

9.1 Course Content

• Understand the dual role of preventive and corrective technological pathways in climate action.
• Analyze strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in sustainable development.
• Evaluate the role and challenges of carbon dioxide removal technologies.
• Assess the potential and risks of solar radiation modification techniques.
• Examine the limitations of adaptation across sectors and regions.
• Understand governance challenges related to cost, accountability, and verification of climate technologies.
• Analyze fragmentation in global climate governance and the need for institutional coordination.
• Evaluate the impact of geopolitical dynamics on climate cooperation.
• Recognize the role of non-state actors and public engagement in climate solutions.
• Assess the need for integrated and adaptive governance systems for future climate challenges.