LAW 7040 - International Environmental Law (PG)
| Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | 3948 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Intensive |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Check with School |
| Pre-Requisite: | Students without a Bachelor of Laws must have completed LAW 7177 |
| Assessment: | Abstract, Seminar presentation, Seminar participation (20%); Group presentation (scenarios) (15%) and 5,500 word essay (65%) |
| Syllabus: |
This course examines the role and effectiveness of international law in addressing global environmental problems in the Anthropocene. This course not only addresses relevant legal principles, concepts and obligations but also the scientific, political, economic and social dimensions of global environmental issues. The course also enables evaluation of the effectiveness of international environmental law in terms of its implementation and enforceability. Specific topics will include: - An overview of global environmental problems in the context of planetary boundaries and the Anthropocene; - Key principles of International Environmental Law - The challenges of developing, enforcing and implementing international law; - Climate change - Transboundary watercourses - Biodiversity and nature's contributions to people - Polar governance - The Law of the Sea - International Environmental Law Futures (Scenarios) - Human rights and the environment - Regime interaction and implementation |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| 3948 | Mon 21/10/2019 | Fri 25/10/2019 | Tue 26/11/2019 | Fri 20/12/2019 |
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Class Details
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 46035 | SE01 | 25 | 19 | 10 Oct - 11 Oct | Thursday, Friday | 10am - 5pm | |
| 24 Oct - 25 Oct | Thursday, Friday | 10am - 5pm | Note: Seminar held in Ligertwood 5.15 | ||||
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