ENVS 61 Community, Society and the Commons
In this course we study local governance of environmental commons through a range of case studies, including fisheries in the Dominican Republic, forestry and water management in the United States, and Balinese agriculture. We will explore how communities manage their shared environmental commons through a variety of topics. These include the tragedy of the commons, environmental property rights, the role of reciprocity and kinship with nature to motivate environmental stewardship, and the possibility for effective co-management arrangements between communities and governments. Students conduct their own case studies and learn about the challenges of local governance through ongoing, in-class activities.
Instructor
Cox