BTM3013 · Climate change policy

Overview

This explores climate change, one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, affecting legislation, economics, politics, corporate and public behaviour. The discussion focuses on existing and emerging regulations and mechanisms both internationally and in Malaysia, their impact on business and public and incentives for businesses to reduce emissions, comply with environmental laws and participate in voluntary programs. Carbon tax and emissions trading have become key mitigation mechanisms in many jurisdictions and will be studied in detail. Deforestation and forest protection through international and national programs and regulations are also discussed.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. critically examine the development of international climate change regime and discuss the range of relevant laws and policies
2. analyse the limits and utility of existing policies and identify the climate change related challenges that may ascend in a future
3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international and Malaysian climate change policy through critical, reflective and scholarly analysis of concepts.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.