Global Governance and Sustainable Strategy

Course title

3301930A

Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)

Program / Major	mDP	Goals
IoT Course	DP-4a・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Software Course	DP-4b・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Media Course	DP-4c・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Data Science Course	DP-4d・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Mechatronics Course	DP-4・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course	DP-4a・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course	DP-4b・2	キャリアを見据えた高度な専門知識国内外を問わず多様な人々と協働しながら、持続可能なまちづくりに必要な環境システム、対策、政策、ビジネス等を提案し、社会実装に寄与できる。
Bioscience Course	DP-4a・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Biomedical Engineering Course	DP-4b・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Sports Engineering Course	DP-4c・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Mathematical Sciences Course	DP-4・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。

Purpose of class

Students will explore the diverse landscape of global challenges within the framework of the 2030 Agenda, with a particular focus on the role of local governments and cities in advancing sustainability initiatives. Through the analysis of municipal policies, urban governance approaches, and real-world case studies, students will gain insights into practical strategies that support local progress towards the SDGs.

Course description

Since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have drawn increasing attention from local governments and cities around the world. While national governments set overarching policy frameworks, municipalities play a critical role in implementing and localizing the SDGs in response to pressing challenges such as climate change, water and food security, poverty, demographic change, and inequality. This course explores how cities and local governments translate global sustainability goals into urban policy and planning practices within the context of interconnected global crises. It emphasizes local governance and institutional arrangements, and their implications for addressing societal and environmental challenges at the municipal level.

Goals and objectives

Students can explain the principles and objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its associated SDGs.
Students can analyze the motivations, challenges, and opportunities for local government involvement in sustainable development efforts.
Students can analyze best practices and case studies illustrating successful local government engagement in addressing sustainability challenges across cities.
Students can critically evaluate sustainable development initiatives within their professional spheres.

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Weekly report	Presentation	Final report	Total.
1.	15%	5%	5%	25%
2.	10%	5%	5%	20%
3.	15%	10%	5%	30%
4.	10%	10%	5%	25%
Total.	50%	30%	20%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Weekly report （50%）presentation （30%）、final report (20%)

If you miss 4 classes or more, you will get a D grade.

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Course Introduction – SDGs and Local Governance Course overview and assessment Introduction to the SDGs Why cities and local governments matter for achieving the SDGs	Read assigned course material	100minutes
2.	Localizing the SDGs From global goals to local action Policy implications of “Think Global, Act Local” Responsibilities of municipalities	Read assigned course material	120minutes
3.	Cities and Sustainability (SDG 11 Focus) Urban sustainability challenges Urbanization and environmental pressures The role of cities in sustainable development	Read assigned course material	120minutes
4.	Institutional Approaches to SDG Implementation Integrating SDGs into local plans Comprehensive planning at the municipal level Examples from Japanese local governments (e.g., SDGs Future Cities)	Read assigned course material	120minutes
5.	Climate Change Governance at the Local Level Mitigation and adaptation policies Local decarbonization strategies Urban climate governance	Read assigned course material	120minutes
6.	SDG Synergies and Trade-offs Interactions among SDGs Policy conflicts and co-benefits Integrated policy approaches	Read assigned course material	120minutes
7.	Urban Energy Transitions Renewable energy in cities Distributed energy systems Community-based energy initiatives	Read assigned course material	120minutes
8.	Social Sustainability in Urban Areas Urban poverty and inequality Aging societies and inclusive cities SDGs and social policy at the local level	Read assigned course material	120minutes
9.	Multi-level Governance and Stakeholder Collaboration Vertical policy coordination Public–private–community partnerships Collaborative governance	Read assigned course material	120minutes
10.	Policy Integration for Sustainable Urban Development Cross-sectoral policymaking Integrating climate policy and SDGs Planning tools and indicators	Read assigned course material	120minutes
11.	Monitoring and Evaluating SDG Progress in Cities Local indicators and benchmarking Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) Data challenges	Read assigned course material	120minutes
12.	Case Studies of Local SDG Implementation Japanese municipalities Comparative international cases	Submission of presentation material	120minutes
13.	Student Presentations Group presentations on selected city-level sustainability initiatives	Submission of presentation material	120minutes
14.	Student Presentations/Wrap-up Group presentations on selected city-level sustainability initiatives	Final Report	120minutes
Total.	-	-	1660minutes

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

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

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence