International Regulatory Frameworks for Climate Change & Environmental Managem (ENVM7124)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2018
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
1 week, intensive
Incompatible
ENVM3104
Assessment methods
Assignments and Final Exam
Course enquiries
Course description
A course examining the major international environmental treaties since 1945 set within their political and historic context. The topics covered include the treaties addressing whaling, international trade, Antarctica, World Heritage, Ramsar wetlands, marine pollution, law of the sea, international fisheries, ozone depletion, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. The major assessment item is a research paper to develop skills in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the implementation of environmental policy.