Intl Environmental Law Seminar
LAW 763 | 1-3 Hours
This seminar explores a number of ways in which the world community has tried – with varying degrees of success – to protect the global environment. While the seminar addresses some traditional aspects of international environmental law, most of the attention is directed toward a number of pressing global issues. These issues include mitigation and adaptation to climate change; ozone depletion; marine pollution; the protection of the Antarctic and Arctic environments; biodiversity and tropical deforestation; the impact of continuing population growth; the future of the United Nations Environment Program; and the drafting of more specific and effective international instruments. An oral presentation of research findings and a significant research paper will be expected from students who take the seminar.