Climate Change Law & Policy

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Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI 3:30 - 6:20 pm TNH 2.124

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam July 9, 2010 8:30 am A-Z in 2.139

Description

CLASS MEETS JUNE 28-JULY 2. What the course is about. This one-credit lecture course intends to be an introduction to the expanding area of Climate Change Law & Policy. Objectives. The main objective of the course is to give students basic knowledge of some of the most important issues in the world debate on climate change. In addition, it will discuss the science behind climate change and the policy challenges that it presents. Finally it will review the most recent legislative efforts and judicial litigation both in the U.S. and in other countries. The greatest benefits from the topics covered will be to students who plan to work for major law firms with international clients, multilateral organizations, multinational corporations and international NGOs. The course will also provide those who intend to practice Climate Change Law & Policy in the United States a better understanding of the rationales for the international, national and state mechanisms adopted to face this major problem. Methodology. The course will use four types of learning tools: a) Texts b) video conference c) short-presentations by students d) Guest lectures Reading materials. There is no single book that covers the subject matter in full detail. The course will use reading materials from different authors, most of them Americans. The texts written by foreign authors will be in English. If necessary, readings listed will be supplemented or substituted from time to time. Grading. Grades will be determined primarily on the basis of a final in-room examination, but substantial weight will also be given to class participation (20%). Prerequisites. There are no prerequisites. The students are not expected to have taken Environmental Policy, Environmental Law, International Law or Comparative Law. However, previous knowledge in those areas would be useful.

Instructors

Headshot of Benjamin, Antonio H. Benjamin, Antonio H.
Headshot of Gholz, Charles E. Gholz, Charles E.
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