Bloom's Taxonomy
Upon successfully completing this topic’s activities, you will be able to:
- Distinguish between types/sources of international law and their general principles.
- Understand the content, successes and shortcomings of the Montreal Protocol, the Kyoto Protocol and the Law of the Sea Convention.
- Become familiar with other mechanisms, outside of international agreements, being utilized to address climate change.
- Recognize how the culture of the United States influences what actions the country takes on climate change issues.
International Law. This video provides an introduction to international law and its role in environmental issues.
Enforce & UNCLOS. This video examines enforcement of international treaties and the Law of the Sea.
Montreal/Kyoto. This video describes the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols.
Three Treaties. This video contrasts three treaties that regulate greenhouse gases.
Mandatory
Supplementary
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change provides details on past and upcoming climate conventions, meetings and agreements.
In this week’s Exercise 5, you will learn about how the culture of the United States influences what actions the country takes on climate change issues. You will first examine information about the United States, including geography and demographics, the economy and government. You will research what climate change actions and mitigation measures the United States has taken both nationally and internationally. Based on what you learn about the culture of the United States, you will discuss how you think this culture influences what mitigation measures the United States will find appealing, and which measures it is unlikely to participate in. Lastly, you will discuss what you think the United States should do about climate change.