International Environmental Law (PG)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5006
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Course ID
204050
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course examines the role and effectiveness of international law in addressing global environmental problems in the Anthropocene. This course not only addresses relevant legal principles, concepts and obligations but also the scientific, political, economic and social dimensions of global environmental issues.
The course also enables evaluation of the effectiveness of international environmental law in terms of its implementation and enforceability.
Specific topics will include:
- An overview of global environmental problems in the context of planetary boundaries and the Anthropocene;
- Key principles of International Environmental Law
- The challenges of developing, enforcing and implementing international law;
- Climate change
- Transboundary watercourses
- Biodiversity and nature's contributions to people
- Polar governance
- The Law of the Sea
- International Environmental Law Futures (Scenarios)
- Human rights and the environment
- Regime interaction and implementation

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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