International environmental law
Tannetje Bryant
12 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisite: Consult with lecturer
Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the interrelationship between international law and international environmental law and how international environmental law has developed as a separate area of law; have acquired a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of international environmental law; have extended their basic understanding and knowledge of how the international community has addressed global environmental problems; demonstrate a capacity to conduct systematic research on some specific topic of international environmental law; have an appreciation of future issues of relevance to the development of this area of law.
Synopsis The subject will examine 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 and disposal of hazardous waste. The lead up to the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Brazil will see 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, climate change.
Assessment Essay (9000 words): 100%
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