The Political Ecology of Climate Change in Africa
Course Outline
The seminar series will take place at CRASSH during Lent Term 2011
on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am, starting on Tuesday 25 January 2011.
2. Climate Change and Conflict – The Intersections between Scarcity, Competition and Group-based Conflict
3. Climate Change and Displacement – Migration and ‘Climate’ Refugees
4. Technological Adaptation to Climate Change – Environment and Development
Part II: Policies and Politics
5. Reconfiguring Climate Change – Climate and Political Discourses
6. Governing Climate Change in Africa – The State and the Land
7. Governing Climate Change in Africa – Regional and International Political Economy
8. Governing Climate Change –Human Rights and Environmental Rights
How to register
Deadline midday 5 January 2011.
The format of each session will vary, but will include presentations
by both convenors; presentations from graduate participants, and
general discussion. All participants must be prepared to read the set
materials and to contribute.
We welcome applications to take part in the course from graduate
students in a wide range of relevant disciplines, not limited to those
listed in the course description above, and would ask you to submit an
application via email, to Sharath Srinivasan or Elizabeth Watson,
addressing the following points (maximum 250 words)
* a brief statement of what you hope to get out of the seminar, including an indication of what the likely benefits to your research may be
* a brief statement of what you hope to be able to contribute to the seminar
Numbers will be limited, and unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting list. The deadline for applications is 5 January 2011. A preliminary reading list will be made available via email to participants by mid December.
