LAW4663 - International environmental governance - 2019

This unit will introduce students to the foundations and guiding principles of the evolving field of international environmental law. It explores the dynamics of the international legal system with a focus on the key actors, interests and ideas. Selected environmental issues will be examined in close detail in seminars incorporating student research and "reaction papers". Students are expected to contribute actively to the critical analysis of sources and mechanisms of international environmental law and to discussion of new approaches to global environmental problems.

At the successful completion of this Unit, students will be able to:

• Critically analyse contemporary global environmental problems from a variety of theoretical perspectives and frameworks
• Demonstrate cognitive and creative skills in evaluating the effectiveness of various international environmental agreements and instruments.
• Critically analyse the challenges of implementation, enforcement and compliance in international environmental law
• Communicate effectively and persuasively in placing contemporary debates about state and non-state forms of environmental regulation in historical context and in the context of various theoretical understandings of regulation and governance

1. "Reaction Paper" and Discussant (25%)
2. Take-home examination (75%)

Students are required to attend 36 hours of lectures over the duration of this semi-intensive unit.

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