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Steve Vanderheiden is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in normative political theory and environmental politics, with a strong focus on climate justice and democratic theory.
His research interests include:
- Normative Political Theory
- Environmental Politics
- Environmental Ethics
- Democratic Theory
- Climate Justice
- Political Philosophy
- Global Environmental Governance
Vanderheiden's publications, including his award-winning book Atmospheric Justice and the edited volume Political Theory and Global Climate Change, reflect a deep engagement with ethical and political dimensions of climate change. His scholarly work bridges political philosophy and real-world environmental policy, emphasizing justice, equity, and democratic legitimacy in global climate governance.
He received the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award in 2009 for Atmospheric Justice, recognizing it as the best book in international environmental politics.
Vanderheiden teaches courses such as Western Political Thought, Environmental Political Theory, Liberalism and Its Critics, and Politics & Literature. He advises graduate students and has contributed extensively to academic discourse through articles and book chapters. Though specific research teams or labs are not mentioned, his editorial and scholarly leadership underscores his active role in shaping the field of environmental political theory.
