Environmental Law
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims at introducing students to the main international instruments regulating States' environmental policies. Case studies, international conventions and declarations will provide a deep overview of States' practices and will offer the necessary tools for a proper knowledge and understanding of the leading literature by international scholars.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the main international instruments regulating States' policies concerning key environmental issues.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
More specific information on the delivery models of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation
Course syllabus
The course will be divided in two parts.
The first part will set up the conceptual framework to deal with environmental law issues. The main characteristics of environmental problems and the protection models of the environment will be discussed. The juridical qualification of the environment will be then assessed and the main sources and principles of environmental law will be examined in reference to concrete examples.
The second part of the course will deal with specific environmental issues and administrative procedures. Examples will be taken from waste regulation, water, air and soil pollution control, climate change law, landscape valorization and resource protection.
The first part will set up the conceptual framework to deal with environmental law issues. The main characteristics of environmental problems and the protection models of the environment will be discussed. The juridical qualification of the environment will be then assessed and the main sources and principles of environmental law will be examined in reference to concrete examples.
The second part of the course will deal with specific environmental issues and administrative procedures. Examples will be taken from waste regulation, water, air and soil pollution control, climate change law, landscape valorization and resource protection.
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary competences are required to attend this course
Teaching methods
Regular attendance is highly recommended. Concrete cases and relevant materials will be discussed and commented in class
Teaching Resources
F. Fracchia, Environmental law. Principles, Definitions and Protection models, Editoriale Scientifica, 2018, available for purchase at https://www.editorialescientifica.com/shop/e-book/environmental-law-2-detail.html
Assessment methods and Criteria
Part I: mid-term written test
Part II: oral exam
Part II: oral exam
IUS/10 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Marroni Andrea, Parisi Eduardo
Professor(s)