LAWS6833 - European Environmental Law

Objectives

• Examine the fundamental concepts that govern environmental law in the European Union and how environmental policy is developed and translated into the domestic laws of countries that form the EU.
• Explore the influences at work behind the formulation of environmental policy.
• Examine environmental democracy in the EU and implementation and enforcement of EU environmental laws.

Content

Environmental assessment; biodiversity; integrated pollution prevention and control; the European Climate Change Programme and waste management.

Session

Semester 1 Late Intensive
14-16 & 18 May 2009

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

• 1 x 8,000 Research Essay (100%)

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Environmental Law | Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law | Master of Environmental Science and Law | Master of International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Law