Environmental Protest: Past and Present (013GS)

30 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

The first Climate Emergency Declaration was made in December 2016, marking the emergence of a new wave of globally-coordinated and high profile environmental protests.

Protests over human-induced climate change represent the latest in a long line of organised protests concerned with the protection and preservation of local and international environments, and an even longer history of resistances to changes in the local environment.

You will analyse the causes, objectives, forms of organisation, methods and modes of protest, and effectiveness of a range of environmental protests over the last 300 years and over a range of spatial scales.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development BA
• Geography BA
• Geography and Anthropology BA
• Geography and International Development BA
• Geography and International Relations BA
• Geography with a Language BA
• Liberal Arts BA