- To understand the main concepts, theories and approaches related to the study of the environment and natural resources and their importance in geopolitical processes. - To understand methodologies for the analysis of the role played by the environment and natural resources in geopolitical processes. - To understand and analyze the main conflicts, problems and current geopolitical challenges, both large-and small-scale, linked to the environment and natural resources. - To search, select and synthesize diverse sources of information on the subjects of the subject, as well as tho assess them critically. - To understand and prepare reports of geopolitical and strategic nature, related to the influence of the environment and the management of natural resources, according to the specific methods and techniques of this type of documents. - To present information in public about the topics of this subject.

I. Introduction 1. Basic concepts and theories 2. Methodological approaches. The importance of spatial scale in environment and natural resources analysis II. Geopolitics of environment 1. The political dimension of the environment: historical approach and current perspective 2. Globalization and the environment 3. Environmental problems in the 21st century: from biodiversity loss to climate change 4. Sustainability as a future scenario and geopolitical implications III. Natural resources and geopolitics 1. Natural resources as a geopolitical factor 2. The geostrategic role of resources throughout history 3. Geopolitics and food resources 4. Water and geopolitics 5. Geopolitics of energy: oil, natural gas and renewable energies 6. Wars over natural resources, an inevitable scenario?

Theoretical content classes will be combined with practical ones during the course. Classes will be complemented by individual tutoring (scheduled 2 hours per week). In addition, students will perform a series of practical works, both individually and in groups. Critical reading of texts: press articles, book chapters, reports and academic articles. This material will be used for discussion in class, as well as to expand and consolidate the correct knowledge of the subject. The continuous assessment will consist in case studies, including individual or in-group research papers and/or oral presentations, in-class debates.