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FUBiS II: Global Ecological Governance
(course # 2.21)
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Type: |
D-Track |
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Instructor(s): |
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Language: |
English |
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Contact hours: |
48 (6 per Day) |
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Credit Points: |
4 |
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Capacity: |
18 |
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Course description
The course examines the impacts of globalization on economy, society, and the environment and explores innovative ways towards global governance. Special emphasis is given to the perspective of sustainability (ensuring long-term environmental and social security). Based on a critique of the current system of international law, global ecological governance comprises all structures and levels of decision-making and law design. Among the areas covered are the various theories and impacts of globalization, the system of environmental law and governance (international, EU and national), the importance of sustainability (history, meaning, legal status), the normative requirements (general principles, justice, human rights) and institutional aspects (civil society, states, international regimes) of global ecological governance.
Learning objectives
Students who complete the course successfully should
- Understand key concepts of international environmental law and governance
- Gain an enhanced appreciation of the fragmented array of international environmental agreements and instititutions
- Become knowledgeable of the ethical and conceptual foundations of more effective governance and law
- Appreciate the importance of strengthening the voice of citizens and civil society of governmental decision-making.
Student profile
Students of social sciences (incl. law, business, commerce), sciences and engineering at graduate and postgraduate level with an interest in sustainability, sustainable development, law and governance. A general background in either law or another discipline relating to the environment is desirable, but no specific expertise in environmental law or governance theory is required.
Prerequisites
Suitable for all students with an interest in legal frameworks and governance structures to advance sustainability within society and globally
Course Requirements
- Attendance and class participation;
- Research paper and oral presentation
Grading
Attendance and class participation will account for 20% of the final mark, with the remaining 80% allocated to writing a research paper of 2,000 words (+/- 20%) with presentation in class at the end of the course (12 July). Topics for the research paper will be distributed at the beginning of the course.
Reading
A course reader will be provided.
Suggested preparatory readings:
- Patricia Birnie, Alan Boyle and Catherine Redgwell, International Law and the Environment (3rd ed. 2009)
- Klaus Bosselmann and Ron Engel (eds.), The Earth Charter: A framework for Global Governance (2010)
- Klaus Bosselmann, The Principle of Sustainability: Transforming Law and Governance (2008)
- Klaus Bosselmann, Ron Engel and Prue Taylor (eds.), Governance for Sustainability: Issues, Challenges and Successes (2008)
- Benjamin Richardson and Stepan Wood (eds.), Environmental Law for Sustainability (2006)
Useful internet addresses:
- New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law (NZCEL)
- IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Library of the Earth
- Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment
- Introduction to the Earth Charter
- EU strategy for sustainable development
- Governance of sustainable development in Germany
- German Council for Sustainable Development
