Sustainable Development and the Energy Transition
| Numbering Code |
G-GAIS00 52016 LE42 G-GAIS00 52016 LE44 G-GAIS00 52016 LE43 G-GAIS00 52016 LE95 |
Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | From 1st to 3rd year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | English | Day/Period | Wed.3 | |
| Instructor name | IALNAZOV，Dimiter Savov (Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
The course is interactive and designed for a relatively small number of students. Its main goal is to help students learn how the transition to renewable energy will enable humanity to deal with global issues such as climate change, resource depletion, poverty and inequality. Although most of the time we will talk about energy issues, the course is generally not just about energy. It's about how to make the transition actually happen in spite of many existing barriers. Also, how to make the transition work not just for a few rich people and not at the expense of the environment, present and future generations. In addition, the course develops a transdisciplinary approach to the energy transition. We will use theoretical knowledge and insights from various disciplines such as engineering, economics, law, political science, and public policy. At the same time, the emphasis will not be on the theories, we will be as close as possible to what is going on in the real world and try to look for practical solutions. |
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| Course Goals |
1. By the end of the course, the students should be able to apply their knowledge to evaluate critically case studies of the energy transition at the national, regional or local levels. 2. In addition, the students are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills enabling them to come up with innovative ideas or solutions to various problems related to the energy transition. 3. The course is also designed to help the students improve their English communication and discussion skills. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Course schedule 1. Introduction Each student has to select a country (or a region/city/local community) as part of his/her own research project on the energy transition 2. Sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The role of renewable energy in achieving the SDGs and the targets of the Paris climate agreement. 3. Main concepts and approaches to the energy transition 4. The energy transition from the perspective of technologies 5. The energy transition from the perspective of economics 6. Policies designed to promote renewable energy 7. The political economy of the energy transition (main actors, incentives, power configurations and alliances) 8. Mid-term presentations by the students 9. The energy transition in advanced countries (case studies I) 10. The energy transition in advanced countries (case studies II) 11. The energy transition in emerging and developing countries: a new green development model? 12. The energy transition in emerging and developing countries (case studies III) 13. The energy transition in emerging and developing countries (case studies IV) 14. - 15. Final presentations by the students Submission of the term papers |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluation will be done on according to the following criteria: 1. Participation*: 50% * includes attendance, participation in discussions, and book chapter/or paper reviews (or other written assignments) 2. Student's own research project**: 50% ** includes mid-term and final presentations, as well as the quality of the term paper |
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| Course Requirements | The students should be able to communicate in English and read academic texts in English. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | The instructor will provide the necessary explanations | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | The instructor will explain during the first class | ||
| References, etc. | During the course the instructor will introduce some reference books, papers and articles | |||
| Related URL |
https://www.gsais.kyoto-u.ac.jp/staff/inalnazof/ http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~ialnazov/ |
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