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78155 International Environmental Law: Policy and Implementation

8cp
Requisite(s): 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: K Bubna-Litic

This subject addresses the nature, scope, structure and implementation of international environmental law. It introduces students to treaty law, soft law and customary international law relating to the protection, conservation and management of the world's environment. Concepts and principles that have been employed for environmental protection are examined. This subject gives special attention to contemporary environmental problems. These include global warming, ozone depletion, marine pollution, trans-boundary movements of hazardous wastes, biodiversity and trade and the environment. The role of the UN and and other multilateral organisations and the role of the international court of justice in formulating and developing international environmental law is highlighted. Selected domestic implementation is also explored.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,446.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,533.33

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.