Fall 2026
Global Climate Restoration: Culture, Behavior, and Human Rights Frameworks
Dates: August 25, 2026 – December 15, 2026Day/Time: Tuesday; Thursday 10:05 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Level: 300-Level
Certificate: Civic Engagement, Sustainability and Climate Solutions
Civic Engagement certificate requirement: A community-engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) course.
Sustainability and Climate Solutions certificate requirement: Elective.
Instructor: Felix Kaputu, Simon's Rock at Bard College
This interdisciplinary course explores how anthropological, psychological, and human rights frameworks can tackle the urgent global challenge of climate change. Students will examine human behavior, cultural practices, and international protocols while learning to formulate innovative, sustainable solutions. Through readings, discussions, case studies, and projects, the course will offer theoretical and practical tools to motivate environmental restoration.
Prerequisites: Students should have attended Seminar 1 and/or Seminar 2 or equivalent courses.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS