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International Environmental Law - LAW860
This unit provides a broad introduction to the major areas of international environmental law. The unit commences with an examination of the sources and principles of international law in relation to the environment, related non state actors, the law making process and issues associated with compliance and enforcement. The unit explores key conventions and soft law instruments relating to climate change, ozone depletion, biodiversity, habitat protection, hazardous waste and pollution and sustainable development. The unit also considers contemporary debates at the intersection of trade, human rights, Indigenous peoples and the environment.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 16-18 September) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Alexander Zahar |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MEnvLaw or PGDipEnvLaw or PGCertEnvLaw or MEnvMgt or PGCertEnvMgt or MIntEnvLaw or PGDipIntEnvLaw or PGCertIntEnvLaw or MIntTrdeComLaw or PGDipIntTrdeComLaw or PGCertIntTrdeComLaw or MIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MDevCult or PGDipDevCult or PGCertEnvEcon or LLM in International Environmental Law or 42cp in LAW units at 400 or 500 level |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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