Understanding Global Governance
Study international governance frameworks, institutions and strategies for addressing global issues from climate action to digital security policies.
Study international governance frameworks, institutions and strategies for addressing global issues from climate action to digital security policies.
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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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
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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
Instructors
10 Courses
International Law and Global Governance Scholar
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.
7 Courses
Expert in Global Governance and Sustainable Development Policy
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.
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