Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Prof. Dr. Jens Newig


Lehrveranstaltungen

Sustainability Governance Colloquium (Kolloquium)

Dozent/in: Jens Newig

Inhalt: Präsentation zum Arbeitsstand der Promotionsvorhaben im Rahmen der Arbeitsgruppe Governance und Nachhaltigkeit.

Security and sustainability on transboundary rivers: Navigating conflict and cooperation (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Ines Dombrowsky, Jens Newig

Termin:
 Einzeltermin | Mi, 09.04.2025, 10:00 - Mi, 09.04.2025, 12:00 | intern | Dial-in Data see below (Other)
wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 08:30 - 14:00 | 18.06.2025 - 02.07.2025 | C 12.015 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Mi, 09.07.2025, 08:30 - Mi, 09.07.2025, 16:00 | C 6.316 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Water does not respect political boundaries. Hence, it can be the cause of conflict and a security concern among countries sharing transboundary rivers. While no war has so far been fought on water alone, water use is highly disputed in many transboundary river basins (e.g. the Euphrates, Jordan, Mekong and Nile) and in selected cases water infrastructure has become part of military conflicts. At the same time, riparian countries have concluded more than 400 treaties on the use of transboundary waters and have established about 100 international river basin organizations worldwide. Still, the existence of an intergovernmental treaty or a river basin organization does not necessarily mean that there are no conflicts and the question arises how state and non-state actors may navigate tensions and can continuously govern transboundary waters in a peaceful, equitable and ecologically sustainable manner.

The Role of Crisis for Governing Sustainability Transformation (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Clara-Sophie Baschant, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 10:15 - 11:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 11.319 Seminarraum

Inhalt: This advanced seminar explores the dynamic interplay between governance, sustainability transformation, and crises as catalysts for policy innovation. With the escalating impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic inequalities, policymakers and stakeholders face growing pressure to develop and implement effective strategies for sustainability transitions. This course delves into the theoretical and practical dimensions of governance in sustainability transformation, with a special emphasis on how crises – both acute and chronic – shape decision-making processes, stakeholder engagement, and policy outcomes. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and participatory exercises, students will critically analyze: • The nature of crises as triggers for policy innovation and institutional change. • Governance approaches for managing uncertainty, complexity, and competing stakeholder interests during sustainability transitions. • Real-world examples of crisis-driven policy reforms, including responses to climate emergencies, natural disasters, and economic upheavals. • The role of participatory governance and stakeholder engagement in crafting resilient and equitable sustainability policies.

Governing Transformation to Sustainability (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 10:15 - 11:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 12.111 Seminarraum

Inhalt: This seminar will explore the governance mechanisms that drive sustainability transformations – intended and relatively deep societal changes that significantly improve sustainability in one or more areas. Prominent examples are the ongoing energy transition; transformations of production and consumption patterns; or in (global) agri-food-chains. We will discuss theoretical frameworks, key governance actors, multi-level governance structures, and review empirical evidence, such as through real-world case studies. The seminar will engage students in critical reflections on the roles of government, civil society, and the private sector in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Suggested key readings: – Derwort, P., Jager, N., & Newig, J. (2021). How to Explain Major Policy Change Towards Sustainability? Bringing Together the Multiple Streams Framework and the Multilevel Perspective on Socio-Technical Transitions to Explore the German “Energiewende”. Policy Studies Journal, 1-29. doi:10.1111/psj.12428 – Herweg, N., Zahariadis, N., & Zohlnhöfer, R. (2018). The Multiple Streams Framework: Foundations, Refinements, and Empirical Applications. In C. M. Weible & P. A. Sabatier (Eds.), Theories of the policy process (4th ed., pp. 17-53). New York, NY: Westview Press. – Newig, J., Derwort, P., & Jager, N. W. (2019). Sustainability through institutional failure and decline? Archetypes of productive pathways. Ecology and Society, 24(1), 18. doi:10.5751/ES-10700-240118 – Novalia, W., & Malekpour, S. (2020). Theorising the role of crisis for transformative adaptation. Environmental Science and Policy, 112, 361-370. doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2020.07.009 – Schot, J.; Kanger, L. (2018): Deep transitions: Emergence, acceleration, stabilization and directionality. Research Policy 47: 1045-1059 – Sewerin, S.; Cashore, B.; Howlett, M. (2022): New pathways to paradigm change in public policy: combining insights from policy design, mix and feedback. Policy & Politics 50(3): 442-459. – Termeer, K.; Dewulf, A.; Biesbroek, R. (2024): Three archetypical governance pathways for transformative change toward sustainability; Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability.