Universität Wien

030637 KU International and European Environmental Law (2021S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 09.03. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.03. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.03. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 13.04. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 20.04. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 27.04. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 04.05. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.05. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.05. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 01.06. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 08.06. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 15.06. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 22.06. 18:15 - 20:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Evolution and history of international and European environmental law. Structure of international and European environmental law within the context of public international law. Specific areas of international and European environmental law (e.g. climate change, water law, biodiversity and biosafety, animal law).

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Written examination: Short reflective questions making up 40% of the final course mark.

2. Group presentations: Short presentations on a specific area or current topic of international and European environmental law worth 40% of the final course mark.

3. Class participation: This will include demonstrated preparation for class and participation in discussions worth 20% of the final course mark.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A sound understanding of the basics of international and European environmental law within the context of public international law.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Alam et al., Routledge Handbook of International Environmental Law (2012)
Beyerlin et al., International Environmental law (2011)
Birnie et al., International Law and the Environment 3rd ed. (2009)
Dupuy et al., International Environmental Law 2nd ed. (2018)
Peel et al., Principles of International Environmental Law 4th ed. (2018)

Recommendations for further reading during class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12