International Energy Policy - between war and climate change - |
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With the
Russian attack on the Ukraine, energy policy has received another huge boost in
visibility and urgency. While the three constituents of energy policy
(economics, sustainability, security) have been in the political and public
discourse for many years, the dramatic consequences of the Russian warfare
affect Western Europe in ways, experienced and suffered so far only in far
distant world regions. We are therefore brutally forced to re-think our energy
policy and to re-balance the triangle of affordable energy, environmentally
neutral energy and secure energy supply. Amidst the threats of cold and dark
winters on the one hand and a neglect of fighting climate change on the other
hand, this seminar analyses the character of energy policy, the application of
international relations theories and the practical question of how to shape energy
policy for the future to meet all (conflicting) demands in this field.
The seminar may be of interest to students from related disciplines, such as law, economics and environment.
More information about the seminar contents, such as references and links, can be found here. |