LAW AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Description

This module is intended to introduce students to legal and policy developments on climate change, with an emphasis on international and regional levels. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of international environmental law, and policy initiatives tackling climate change. Students should develop a strong, critical understanding of the basic doctrinal concepts, develop the ability to critically analyse relevant case law and engage with scholarly debates relating to the development of environmental protection. The module focuses on selected topics and case-studies. It engages with contemporary debates on issues including climate justice, the protection of rights in environmental law, and state action in addressing climate change. Indicative content includes - Introduction to international environmental law and its evolution. Analysis of the roles of selected international courts and regional organizations in environmental protection. Climate justice and human rights law in relation to the environment. Selected legislative and policy challenges and the responsiveness of governance at the international level. Revision of topics covered during the module. Provide an introduction to international environmental law. Provide opportunities to explore the role of international courts in environmental law. Explore case-studies on contemporary legislative and policy initiatives in environmental law. Foster advanced engagement with relevant literature on the topics covered. Attributes Developed 001 Adopt a critical, analytical approach to legislative and policy measures addressing climate change. CK 002 Develop reflection and communication skills when discussing relevant judgments, identifying and assessing trends relating to the development of rights protection in relation to the environment. CKT 003 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the policy context for the development of international environmental law. CKPT 004 Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to discuss complex environmental challenges relating to climate change and sustainability, and potential measures to address them. CKT 005 Critically apply acquired knowledge to novel problems and hypothetical situations when answering essay questions. CPT 006 Develop digital capabilities to find and use relevant primary and secondary sources when undertaking independent reading and research. CKPT