International Environmental Law
Internationales Umweltrecht
6 LPWiSeEN
Inhalte
Lecture: "International Environmental Law" • Introduction to international law • Basic features of international law especially Vienna Treaty Conventions • UN environmental declarations • International environmental treaties with special emphasis on biodiversity and climate change Students can chose between 2 different seminars: • Seminar 1: "Implementation of the international environmental laws on Air Pollution Water, wastewater management and solid waste“ • Seminar 2: "Transposition of International Climate Policy in the EU and Germany"
Lernziele
After completing the module, students are able to : • Understand the key concepts of law and international environmental law including its evolution as well as sources. • Name an understand legal principles used in establishing and maintaining environmental quality • Identify and analyse problems relating to implementation and enforcement of multilateral environmental agreements. • Comprehend techniques of solving environmental problems through environmental law
Prüfungsleistung
• Written examination, 120 minutes In total 60 points can be achieved. The written examination includes the contents of the lecture and the seminar.
Literatur (3)
- Birnie/Boyle/Redgwell, International Law and the Environment, 4th edition, Oxford University Press, 2021
- Knopp/Epstein/Hoffmann, International and European Environmental Law with Reference to German Environmental Law – A Guide for International Study Programs, 2nd edition, Berlin 2019
- Albrecht/Egute/Wanki/Ezeamama (eds.), International environmental law (IEL) – Agreements and introduction. 6th expanded and updated edition, 2022
Bemerkungen
A yearly excursion in relation to the module may be organised. Depending on the situation, teaching formats and the written examination might be offered digitally or in presence. Students are required to inform themselves on the website of the chair and the Moodle course of the module.
Quelle: Modulbeschreibung der BTU · abgerufen 29.09.2026Original