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International Environmental Law - LAW569
The unit begins with an introduction to International Law and the evolution of international environmental law in the context of the sustainable development debate. The focus is on the response of global and regional legal regimes to changing scientific knowledge and public pressure for urgent cooperative action to address transboundary and global environmental problems. Particular issues explored include: ozone depletion; climate change; loss of biodiversity; trade and environment; access to genetic resources and biotechnology; and human rights and the environment.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 16-17 September) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Paul Govind |
| Prerequisites: |
[6cp in LAW units at 300 level(P)] or [permission of Executive Dean of Faculty] |
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| NCCW(s): | LAW519, LAW860 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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