This course juxtaposes two important phenomena, and the interaction between them: Inequality and climate change. The course is steeped in the combined conceptual foundation of political ecology and development studies. Our central point of departure is to recognize the inextricably interconnected character of humans and nature. Supposedly natural phenomena (like disasters) invariably have human dimensions; supposedly human phenomena (like urbanization or land tenure) invariably have ecological dimensions. The course will address some of the big questions and pertinent global debates, but it will also zoom in on specific thematic issues and localities. The themes covered include agrarian crisis, water management, and disasters.