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The Art of a Deal

A Kyoto Protocol Simulation

By Richard Cowlishaw, Charles Hunter, Jason Coy, Michael Tessmer

The Art of a Deal


 

Abstract

This case is a classroom simulation of the types of negotiations that went into the Kyoto Protocol agreement on limiting global greenhouse gas emissions. It was developed for an environmental science course for first-year college students with minimal science backgrounds. Groups of students represent various developed and developing countries as they negotiate an agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. One of the main objectives is to show that a global problem requires a global solution, but this can be difficult when confounded by national interests. This objective makes the case potentially appropriate for other courses that deal with conflict resolution such as public policy courses, international relations, and certain business courses.

   

Date Posted

11/28/2006

Overview

Objectives

  • Examine issues related to a potential worldwide solution to greenhouse gas emission increases.
  • Teach students some details of the Kyoto Protocol.
  • Show students the challenges associated with making an agreement involving numerous groups with different interests.

Keywords

Global warming; climate change; greenhouse gas; greenhouse effect; carbon dioxide emissions; CO2 emissions; Kyoto protocol; conflict resolution; negotiation; public policy

  

Subject Headings

Biology (General)
Business / Management Science
Chemistry (General)
Environmental Science
Natural Resource Management
Science (General)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

High school, Undergraduate lower division

  

FORMAT

PDF

   

TOPICAL AREAS

Policy issues

   

LANGUAGE

English

   

TYPE/METHODS

Role-Play

 

 

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