Course title
6M0195001
Governing Sustainable Development

 KATRAMIZ TAREK
Course content
This course explores the concept of 'good governance' and its important role in realizing sustainable development, with a particular focus on fostering green transformation. We will explore diverse strategies available to governments, industries, and society for accelrating the shift of societal and technological systems towards enhanced sustainability. By looking at diverse governance frameworks (policies, institutional mechanisms such as industry regulations, business models, and collaborations between government and industry), we examine the dynamic responsibilities of governments, the private sector, and civil society in addressing sustainability challenges related to the pursuit of a green transformation.
Purpose of class
Students will gain insights into the multifaceted nature of governance, spanning local, national, multilevel, and global dimensions. The course draws on examples from various countries and regions to provide a nuanced understanding of these governance dynamics.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students wtill be familiar with the principles of 'good governance' and its important role in realizing sustainable development.
  2. Students will develop theoretical and practical knowledge of different ways that societal actors can transform society and accelerate the diffusion or abolishment of new and existing technologies.
  3. Students will explore best practices illustrating successful governance practicies in addressing sustainability challenges in the area of green transformation
  4. As well as learning from real-world case studies, students will learn social science research methods and conceptual frameworks from various fields such as sustainability transitions, public policy, and political science.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Weekly report Presentation Final Report Total.
1. 15% 5% 10% 30%
2. 5% 5% 10% 20%
3. 15% 5% 10% 30%
4. 5% 5% 10% 20%
Total. 40% 20% 40% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． 1 Guidance、Introduction to sustainability transitions and “the mutil-level” governance approach Read assigned course material 100minutes
2． 2 Governance measures to accelerate the transition to renewables 1 (examples from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
3． 3 Governance measures to accelerate the transition to renewables 2 (examples from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
4． 4 Governance measures to accelerate the transition to a hydrogen society in Japan Read assigned course material 120minutes
5． Governing energy efficiency in large buildings in large cities (examples from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
6． Accelerating the production and diffusion of fuel-cell vehicles (example from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
7． Policy mixes: Combining strategies to phase-in new and phase-out old technologies Read assigned course material 120minutes
8． Students begin group assignments on strategies to phase-in or phase-out a specific technology Read assigned course material 120minutes
9． Path dependencies and sources of lock-in in socio-technical systems Read assigned course material 120minutes
10． Challenges to phasing out fossil fuels (example from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
11． Challenges of phasing-out nuclear power in Japan and Germany Read assigned course material 120minutes
12． Challenges of phasing-out coal power (example from Japan and other countries) Submission of presentation material 120minutes
13． Final presentation 1 Submission of presentation material 120minutes
14． Final presentation 2 Final Report 120minutes
Total. - - 1660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Weekly report （40%）presentation （20%）、final report (40%)
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Learning materials will be distributed at the classes.
Prerequisites
An interest in sustainability and green transformation is essential.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office hours are every Tuesday from 12:30-13:10. Be sure to make an appointment in advance.
    Consultations via email and face-to-face appointments are accepted at any time. If you have any questions, please contact me by email.
Regionally-oriented
Development of social and professional independence
    Active-learning course
    Course by professor with work experience
    Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
    N/A N/A
    Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
    • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
    • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
    • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
    • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
    • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
    • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
    Last modified : Sat Mar 16 04:13:01 JST 2024