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: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Paul Govind |
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Admission to MEnv or MEnvLaw or MEnvMgt or MIntEnvLaw or MIntTrdeComLaw or MIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MDevCult or LLM or MIntLawGovPP or MSocEntre or GradDipIntRel or MPPP or GradDipPP or 42cp in LAW or LAWS units at 400 or 500 level or (admission to JD and 32cp in LAW or LAWS units at 800 level) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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