Program Overview

Diploma Postítulo "Medio Ambiente e Inversiones en el contexto geopolítico actual"

Informations

The Diploma Postítulo "Medio Ambiente e Inversiones en el contexto geopolítico actual" is a specialized program that combines the latest advances in international law, political economy, and international relations.

Objective

The objective of this program is to develop competencies and skills for professionals to understand the environmental dimension of investment, trade, and international cooperation projects.

Target Audience

This program is directed at:

• Authorities of government and congress
• University graduates
• Professionals in legal, economic, administrative, and political sciences
• Public officials
• Business consultants
• Entrepreneurs
• Export and import managers
• Specialists in international relations
• Lawyers
• Journalists

Duration and Schedule

The program will take place from April 28, 2026, to October 16, 2026, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:30 hours.

Location

The program will be held online via Zoom.

Value

The value of the program is 20 UF.

Description

The program is structured into four modules:

1. Contexto geopolítico actual: This module explores current geopolitical trends and their impact on the global economy and climate crisis.
2. El régimen internacional ambiental: This module analyzes the key principles of international environmental law from the perspective of global governance.
3. Los determinantes geopolíticos de la inversión: This module addresses the determinants and regulations of foreign investment, with a focus on environmental components.
4. Medio ambiente e inversiones: nuevas perspectivas: This module integrates previous knowledge through current case studies that connect international law, political economy, and international relations.

Methodology

The program will use the following methodologies:

• Expository classes
• Debates
• Conferences
• Autonomous work

Evaluations

Evaluations will be conducted through an online questionnaire with closed and open questions at the end of the program. A minimum attendance of 75% of the classes is required.

Credits

The program is worth 7 credits, equivalent to 162 hours.

Detail

The program consists of:

• 68 hours of direct lectures: 34 synchronous classes of 2 hours each
• 121 hours of asynchronous autonomous work, including preparatory readings, online activities, and a final test

Planificación de clases

The program schedule includes the following topics and dates:

• Módulo I: Contexto geopolítico actual
  • April 28: Presentación del programa y clase inaugural
  • May 5: Auge y crisis del orden económico internacional contemporáneo
  • May 7: żMundo multipolar o bipolar? Escenarios para Chile
  • ...
• Módulo II: El régimen internacional ambiental
  • June 9: Los actores de gobernanza ambiental internacional
  • June 11: El sistema de protección internacional de cambio climático
  • June 16: Medioambiente y derechos humanos en el sistema interamericano
  • ...
• Módulo III: Los determinantes geopolíticos de la inversión
  • July 7: Principios básicos de la inversión extranjera
  • July 9: Políticas industriales en el Sur Global
  • July 14: Métricas de geopolítica e impacto en comercio e inversión
  • ...
• Módulo IV: Medio ambiente e inversiones: nuevas perspectivas
  • August 11: Transición energética y política industrial
  • August 13: Solidaridad energética y transferencia tecnológica
  • August 25: Comunidades locales e inversión extranjera
  • ...