Course title
6M0181001
Environmental Policy

 SODENO Reiko
Purpose of class
To achieve a sustainable society, it is essential to maintain a sound environment as the foundation of society.
This course focuses on major environmental issues—climate change and resource management—by examining their causes, mechanisms, impacts across various sectors, technological solutions, policies, and domestic and international trends. Through this, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of integrated approaches that consider environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
Course content
This course provides a comprehensive study of key environmental challenges—climate change and resource/waste management—from the perspective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
Students will learn about causes, mechanisms, impacts, technologies, policies, and global trends, and will engage in student-led discussions on the necessary actions toward achieving a decarbonized society and a circular economy.

In AY2026, the course will be offered in the third quarter, with each topic covered in two consecutive class periods.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand and identify the causes and mechanisms of climate change and resource/waste issues.
  2. Explain domestic and international trends in policies and institutional design for achieving a decarbonized and circular society.
  3. Propose measures at local, national, and global levels to address climate change and resource/waste challenges.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Report Presentation Discussion Total.
1. 10% 10% 10% 30%
2. 5% 30% 5% 40%
3. 5% 20% 5% 30%
Total. 20% 60% 20% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Guidance; Introduction (1): Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Review syllabus 190minutes
2． Presentations ＆ Discussion (1) Review previous class 190minutes
3． Introduction (2): Climate Policies and International Negotiations Review previous class 190minutes
4． Presentations ＆ Discussion (2) Review previous class 190minutes
5． Introduction (3): Energy Policy Review previous class 190minutes
6． Presentations ＆ Discussion (3) Review previous class 190minutes
7． Introduction (4): Mechanisms of Waste Issues Review previous class 190minutes
8． Presentations ＆ Discussion (4) Review previous class 190minutes
9． Introduction (5): Transboundary Movement of Waste Review previous class 190minutes
10． Presentations ＆ Discussion (5) Review previous class 190minutes
11． Introduction (6): Circular Economy Policy Review previous class 190minutes
12． Presentations ＆ Discussion (6) Review previous class 190minutes
13． Introduction (7): Marine Plastic Pollution ＆ Food Loss Review previous class 190minutes
14． Presentations ＆ Discussion (7) Review previous class 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Final grades will be based on the total score from the following:

Report: 20%

Presentation: 60%

Participation: 20%
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Textbooks and reference materials
Instructions will be provided during class.
Prerequisites
Students are required to bring a laptop computer to class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Monday: 9:00–10:40 (by appointment)
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Drawing on practical experience in environmental administration and environmental diplomacy at the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this course provides instruction on the fundamental concepts of environmental policy and institutional design, as well as their real-world implementation.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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