Climate Change and Trade in the Global South

Course dates

1 November 2025 – 31 January 2026

Registration period

1 September 2025 – 18 October 2025

Coordinating university

University of Turku

Instructors

Ayu Pratiwi

Credits

6 ECTS

Course dates: 01.11.2025 - 31.01.2026
Registration dates: 01.09 - 18.10.2025
Coordinating university: University of Turku Course code on Sisu: TM063013
Responsible teacher: Ayu Pratiwi (if.utu@iwitarp.uya)
Credits: 6 ECTS

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Course summary:

This course will provide a framework for thinking about climate change and its consequences for international trade. The course aims to promote a better understanding of how we can better reconcile the competing objectives of international/global trade, measures on adaptation and mitigation of climate change, and poverty alleviation, eventually progressing SDG #13 goals in the Global South.

We will explore how climate change affects the global and regional trade policy in the Global South, which, depending on the different scenarios presented during the exercises, may present both new opportunities and threats through measures and implementation by multi-sectors stakeholders. Specific sector- and country-context case studies and exercises on hypothetical scenarios will be utilized to better understand how contemporary trade policies may influence climate adaptation and mitigation in the Global South.

Learning outcomes:

After completing the course the students will:

• Understand the fundamental principles of international trade and discuss trade policy implementation in the Global South within sector‐specific contexts (e.g., agriculture, manufacturing, energy).
• Demonstrate knowledge of climate implications for the Global South and link these to contemporary trade policies.
• Identify the diverse roles and perspectives of multi‐sector actors—governments, international organizations, civil society, and private sector—in climate and trade policy formulation and implementation in the Global South
• Critically evaluate climate-related trade responses from the standpoint of different stakeholders

Learning methods:

• Materials and video lectures will be distributed via Moodle platform. The instructors will provide guidance and instructions to students via Moodle, and if necessary, face-to-face online guidance will be available.
• A mix of an open-ended problem set, an essay and a final report will be utilized. This way, students can work on the course at their preferred pace.

The final grade will be on a 0-5 points scale

Completion methods:

The final mark will consist of:

1. Problem set (2500 words) –25%
2. One essay (2500 words) –25%
3. One final report (3000 words) – 50%

Study material:

1. Online lectures (total 10-12 mandatory lectures) on

• The basic theories and application of international trade
• Climate change and trade policy responses in different Global South-contexts

2. Online materials: Readings will include journal articles and book chapters drawn from the academic literature, policy-oriented publications, and government reports. Readings will be available on Moodle.

Assessment criteria:

All assignments in passing grade

Maximum number of students:

20

Additional information:

The course will be delivered in collaboration with Gresik Muhammadiyah University and Airlangga University, in Indonesia.

The course is targeted for Master's level students, although undergraduate students are welcomed to apply as well. Familiarity with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is expected.

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