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(LAW)
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Leader: Mrs Yet Bryant
Offered:
Not offered in 2005.
Synopsis: Synopsis The subject examines the way in which the international community is tackling existing and future environmental problems - including ozone layer depletion, climate change, destruction of biodiversity, heritage conservation, disposal of hazardous waste. The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Brazil has seen a development of international environmental law and policy. The Australian Government has adopted a high profile in international negotiations on environmental matters. In addition Australia has already felt the effect of international obligations in respect of world heritage sites and climate change.
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should (1) understand the interrelationship between international law and international environmental law and how international environmental law has developed as a separate area of law; (2) have acquired a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of international environmental law, including its historical development, conventions and treaties that have been negotiated to deal specifically with global environmental problems; (3) have extended their basic understanding and knowledge of how the international community has addressed global environmental problems; (4) be able to critically analyse the ways in which global environmental problems are addressed by the international community in particular the adoption of framework conventions and protocols; (5) demonstrate a capacity to conduct systematic research on some specific topic of International Environmental law; and (6) have an appreciation of future issues of relevance to the development of this area of law.
Assessment: Written research paper (4000 words) and take-home class test (to be completed over 2 days): 50% each
Contact Hours: Three hours of lectures per week
Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process
Corequisites: LAW4122 International Law