CEMS2190 Introduction to International Environmental Law (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-understand with the basic concepts and role of environmental law in the different levels of environmental governance.
-define the importance of international and European environmental law in the protection of the environment
-identify the main actors involved in the development of environmental law
-give a description on the historical evolution of international and European environmental law and identifies the key legal instruments in its evolution and on the sources, major principles and key concepts of international and European environmental law
Study methods
Contact teaching course, spring semester, 4th period. The study methods of the contact teaching course are specified in the study program annually.
Content
The overall aim of the course is to provide students with a broad introduction to international and European environmental law鈥檚 main topics and developments, including its sources and fundamental principles, law-making processes, main actors, implementation and key compliance procedures. While the focus of the course is on the international and European environmental law, the course also highlights examples from national environmental law. The course does not presume any previous knowledge of the law or legal experience.
Materials
Book + additional material assigned by the lecturer
Assessment criteria
Accepted completion of the designated assignments. The assessment criteria of the course is specified in the study program annually.