Fall 2025
Global Climate Restoration Through Anthropology, Psychology, and Human Rights: Protocols for a Sustainable Future
Dates: August 25, 2025 - December 11, 2025Day/Time: Monday; Wednesday 10:05 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Level: 200-Level
Certificate: Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change*
Instructor: Felix Kaputu, Simon’s Rock at Bard College
This interdisciplinary course examines how anthropological, psychological, and human rights frameworks tackle the global crisis of climate change. Students will explore human behavior, cultural practices, and international policies while learning to create innovative and sustainable solutions. The course offers theoretical and practical tools to analyze environmental degradation, climate justice, and restoration efforts through readings, discussions, case studies, and hands-on projects.
Prerequisites: Seminar I or Seminar II or both, or any similar experience from other institutions.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS