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INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY

LAW 921
Course Description

Discussion of the root causes of global environmental problems, the international legal framework and principles, and the role of sustainable development in addressing these environmental issues. Discussion of specific international environmental legal regimes such as biodiversity, movement of hazardous waste, climate change and international trade as well as governance mechanisms, the role of non-state actors and dispute resolution.

Prerequisties

Declared in Law JD

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

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