To understand how societies strive to achieve the various objectives of sustainability, we must learn how to think analytically about politics, to critically asses our own beliefs and practices as well the beliefs and practices of others, and to engage methodically, proactively, and collaboratively in creating the change and improvement we seek in the world. In this course, we focus on the varying interests, ideas, and values that shape how societies define sustainability; the governance strategies through which societies pursue sustainability; and the debates, conflicts, and trade-offs that accompany these efforts.

Syllabus for Politics of Sustainability