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 will 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% 10% 5% 30%
2. 5% 10% 5% 20%
3. 10% 10% 5% 25%
4. 10% 10% 5% 25%
Total. 40% 40% 20% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Guidance Read assigned course material 100minutes
2． International climate negotiations and its relevance to issues of decarbonization and green transformation Read assigned course material 120minutes
3． Sustainability transition, governance and its actors Read assigned course material 120minutes
4． Path dependencies and sources of lock-in in energy systems Read assigned course material 120minutes
5． Challenges of Phasing out coal (examples from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
6． Challenges of phasing-out nuclear power (examples from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
7． Transition to a hydrogen society (the case of Japan ) Read assigned course material 120minutes
8． Sustainable mobility (example from Japan and other countries) Read assigned course material 120minutes
9． Introduction to research task (groupwork) Read assigned course material 120minutes
10． The Smart City Agenda (examples from Japan) Read assigned course material 120minutes
11． Students begin group assignments on strategies to phase-in or phase-out a specific technology Read assigned course material 120minutes
12． Student research task preparation Submission of presentation material 120minutes
13． Student presentations Submission of presentation material 120minutes
14． Student presentations Final Report 120minutes
Total. - - 1660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Weekly report （35%）presentation （35%）、final report (30%)
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
This class is designed for students who already possess: 1) an intermediate to advanced level in English, 2) basic understanding of environmental problems.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office hours are every Wednesday 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
    • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
    • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
    • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
    • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
    Last modified : Thu Feb 27 10:50:24 JST 2025