Course overview
The course aims to empower students to address the moral, scientific, political, economic, and legal challenges posed by climate change and its impacts. It explores the origins, evolution, and contemporary practice of international climate change law, with particular attention to the relationship between law, science, and politics. The course examines Australian and international legal frameworks relating to climate change and critically analyses the interaction between climate change law and other areas of domestic and international law and policy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to become energetic and adaptable practitioners and advisers, capable of applying creative, critical, and ethical thinking to develop innovative and practical solutions to climate change challenges.
- Climate Law Foundations
- Australian Climate Law and Policy
- Emerging Challenges and Futures
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the scientific, political, economic, ethical, and legal dimensions of climate change and their relevance to law and governance.
- Analyse the development, structure, and operation of international and Australian climate change law and policy frameworks.
- Critically evaluate the relationship between climate change law and other areas of domestic and international law, policy, and governance.
- Apply legal reasoning and interdisciplinary perspectives to assess contemporary climate change challenges, disputes, and regulatory responses, including climate litigation and emerging technologies.
- Develop clear, persuasive, and well-supported legal and policy arguments relating to climate change issues, demonstrating critical, ethical, and creative thinking.