LAWS8113 Trade and The Environment
LAWS8113 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Law |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Laws |
| Offered in | LAWS8113 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course begins by considering trade-environment interfaces ? the effects of trade on the environment and the effects of environmental protection on trade. Macro issues are discussed with regard to free trade philosophy vs "limits to growth". National sovereignty vs right to trade; and trade as environmental incentives/deterrent are also addressed.� The course provides an overview of international trade law framework at the international and domestic levels. Environmental disputes in the WTO and international trade liberalisation regime are considered in relation to:
The course examines trade-environment responses in regional trade groups: the European Union; the North American Free Trade Agreement; and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. Finally, lessons for the Multilateral Agreement on Investment are considered as well as the developing principles of sustainability in the multilateral trade and investment regime. |
| Learning Outcomes | This course provides an understanding of the key relationships between trade and environment, and an understanding of environmental disputes in the WTO, trade-environment responses in regional trading groups, lessons for the MAI, and the relationship between trade and sustainability principles. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course. |
| Workload |
26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery) |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Law |
| Requisite Statement |
Fundamentals of Environmental Law (non-lawyers) |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law, Graduate Diploma in International Law, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Law, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Environmental Law, and Master of International Law |
| Academic Contact | Professor Jan McDonald and Graduate Administration |
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