ENVI 258
Stumped: Solving climate problems with tree- and land-based policy? Fall 2024
Division II
Cross-listed GBST 107

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Worldwide and in India, tree planting is all the rage. Tree planting is used as a solution to mitigate climate impacts, decrease poverty, support rural livelihoods, improve air quality, restore landscapes, and conserve biodiversity. But, what is the evidence that tree planting works? Can tree planting do no harm? What are the politics and economics of tree-based solutions? What are their environmental justice effects? This course will introduce students to the hot topic of trees and tree planting in various land uses such as forests, farmlands, watersheds, and plantations. By the end of the course, students will understand how trees are positioned in climate, sustainability, and development policy, and be able to critically examine its equity effects. Through interdisciplinary readings, this course will involve students closely in examining the evidence that supports and cautions against tree planting. The course is designed to be use-inspired, solutions-driven, and highly participatory with a suite of group and individual activities.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 25
Expected: 25
Class#: 1994
Grading: yes pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: 1. Class engagement; 2. Two short writing assignments, 2-5 pages each; 3. One mid-term take-home exam; 4. One final paper, 5-7 pages; 5. A final group presentation as part of a mini conference put on by the class
Prerequisites: Courses in environmental studies, political economy, global studies, political science or ecology are recommended but not required.
Enrollment Preferences: Environmental Studies Majors and Concentrators
Distributions: Divison II
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
GBST 107 Division II ENVI 258 Division II
Attributes: ENVI Environmental Policy

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