Universität Wien

030161 KU International and European Environmental Law (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 16.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 23.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 30.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 06.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 13.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 20.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 27.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 04.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 11.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 08.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 15.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 22.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students will gain an overview of the evolution and structure of international and European environmental law. In an inverted classroom setting, students will elaborate the procedural and liability regimes as well as the sectoral areas of international and European environmental law: air, ozone, climate, freshwater, oceans, biodiversity, and hazardous substances.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Multiple-choice test: An online test with 6 randomised reflection questions will take place online via Moodle on 29 January 2025 and contributes to 70% of the final course mark.

2. Class participation: This will include participation in discussions worth 30% of the final course mark.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A sound understanding of the fundamentals and sectoral areas of international and European environmental law, including the ability to properly interpret and apply the relevant treaties.

Examination topics

Current status of international and European environmental law (documents and academic debate), discussion of current events and initiatives.

Reading list

Beham/Dederer, International and European Environmental Law. Materials (2024)

Recommendations for further reading on Moodle and during class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 15.01.2025 08:45