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Understanding Global Governance

This course is part of Global Sustainability Governance.

Course Cost

₹ 5,143

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7 Weeks

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This comprehensive course introduces students to the complex world of global governance, examining how various actors work together to address pressing global challenges. Students learn about the evolution of global governance structures, from traditional international law models to modern informal processes. The course covers key actors including national governments, regional organizations, businesses, and citizens, exploring their roles in managing global issues. Through case studies in areas like pandemic response, sustainable trade, and space governance, students gain practical insights into how global governance operates. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, helping learners understand concepts like regime complexity and the distinction between hard and soft law. Designed for policymakers, business professionals, and engaged citizens, this course provides essential knowledge for understanding and participating in global governance systems.

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Jan Wouters

Jan Wouters

Axel Marx

Axel Marx

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English

Jan Wouters

Jan Wouters

Axel Marx

Axel Marx

What you'll learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of global governance and its role in addressing global challenges

  • Identify and understand key actors in global governance including international organizations

  • Examine various tools and approaches in global governance including hard and soft law

  • Analyze how global governance evolves to meet new challenges

  • Explore practical applications in areas like global health and sustainable development

  • Master theoretical concepts for analyzing global governance systems

Skills you'll gain

Global Governance
International Organizations
Sustainable Development
Policy Analysis
Diplomatic Relations
International Law
Regional Integration
Stakeholder Management
Crisis Management
Global Policy

This course includes:

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Graded assignments, exams

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There are 7 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to global governance, examining how different actors and institutions work together to address global challenges. Students learn about various governance approaches, from formal international organizations to informal processes and multi-stakeholder initiatives. The curriculum covers practical applications in areas like pandemic response, sustainable development, and space governance, while also teaching analytical frameworks for understanding complex governance systems. Special attention is given to emerging trends in global governance, including the shift towards informal international lawmaking and the increasing role of non-state actors.

Why do we need Global Governance?

Module 1

International Organizations

Module 2

Regional Organizations and Regulatory Standards

Module 3

Non-State Actors in Global Governance

Module 4

Global Governance in Action

Module 5

Understanding and Analyzing Global Governance

Module 6

Final exam

Module 7

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Global Sustainability Governance

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Jan Wouters
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Dr. Jan Wouters serves as Full Professor of International Law and International Organizations at KU Leuven, where he holds the Jean Monnet Chair ad personam in EU and Global Governance. He is the founding Director of both the Institute for International Law and the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies. His academic background includes studies in law and philosophy at Antwerp University, an LL.M. from Yale University, and research experience at Harvard University. His expertise spans international law, EU law, global governance, and international organizations. He has published extensively, with over 500 publications including 80 books and 150 journal articles. As coordinator of major research projects like RECONNECT and FRAME, he has contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between EU governance and citizen engagement. Beyond academia, he serves as a Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium for Sciences and Arts, advises international organizations, trains international officials, and regularly provides expert commentary on international events in media.
Axel Marx
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Axel Marx serves as Deputy Director of the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies at KU Leuven, where he has managed over 70 funded research projects since 2007. His academic credentials include degrees from the University of Leuven, University of Hull, and University of Cambridge, followed by a PhD in Social Sciences from KU Leuven. His scholarly impact is evidenced by over 200 publications in ten languages, appearing in leading journals and influential edited volumes on global governance, labor rights, and trade policy. As Deputy Director, he has pioneered educational initiatives including MOOCs on Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainable Trade for EdX, while co-chairing the Academic Advisory Council of the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards. His expertise has been sought by numerous international organizations, including European institutions, United Nations organizations, and multiple national governments. He has developed significant contributions to understanding voluntary sustainability standards, human rights, global governance, and EU trade policy, while serving on prestigious committees such as the Evidensia Research Council and ILO Labour Provisions steering committee. Through his leadership at the Centre, which holds distinctions as both a KU Leuven Centre of Excellence and Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, he continues to shape international policy and research in global governance and sustainable development, while maintaining active engagement in consulting work for major international organizations and government bodies.
Kari Otteburn
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Kari Otteburn currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven's Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, where she has established herself as a specialist in corporate accountability and business human rights. Her academic credentials include a master's degree in European Studies: Asia-Europe Interactions from KU Leuven (magna cum laude) and a bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan University (magna cum laude). Her research portfolio focuses on three main areas: corporate accountability and power dynamics, human rights protection in trade and investment policy, and business human rights governance. She has made significant contributions to the field, including co-authoring the "Research Handbook on Global Governance, Business and Human Rights" and participating in the Horizon 2020 GLOBE project examining future trends in global governance. As a lecturer, she teaches courses on business and human rights, trade policy, and European-South Asian relations, while also co-managing EU-RENEW. Her expertise extends to corporate accountability mechanisms, labor rights, and international trade governance, with particular attention to Asian contexts. Through her research and teaching, she continues to shape understanding of how corporate behavior impacts human rights in the global economy.
Philip De Man
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Philip De Man serves as a Senior Researcher at the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies and Visiting Professor in the Advanced Master of Space Studies program at KU Leuven, where he teaches courses on space law, policy, business, and management. His expertise spans international space law and policy, with significant contributions to understanding space resource exploitation and military uses of outer space. After completing his Master of Laws at the University of Antwerp (2001-2006), he gained valuable experience through internships at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the United Nations and the Association of Defence Counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia. His professional roles have included serving as a Core Expert for the International Space Law Group in the Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) Project and representing Belgium at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. His research focuses on space law, international legal frameworks, and the interpretation of fundamental principles of international space law, with numerous publications in prestigious journals and books, including work on the non-appropriation principle for space resource exploitation and the prevention of armed conflicts in space.
Charline Depoorter
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Charline Depoorter serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Basel, building on her doctoral research at KU Leuven's Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies and Division of Bioeconomics. Her academic foundation includes an MSc in Global Environment, Politics and Society from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in International Politics from KU Leuven. Her research focuses on the intersection of sustainability governance and global trade, particularly examining voluntary sustainability standards and their effectiveness in creating positive environmental and social outcomes. As a key contributor to the field, she has led research initiatives at UNCTAD examining voluntary sustainability standards and sustainable development due diligence, while her work investigates how these standards address crucial issues such as deforestation, climate change, and labor rights violations in global value chains. Through her analysis of governance mechanisms and institutional design, she continues to advance understanding of how non-state governance instruments can effectively promote sustainability in international trade, particularly in developing countries and agricultural sectors, while contributing to academic discourse through publications and presentations at international conferences.
Understanding Global Governance

Beginner

Skill Level

7 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 5,143

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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