International Environmental Law (2 cr)
Code: ONEVAL0027V23-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 08.08.2023 - 13.11.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 20.11.2023 - 23.11.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Faculty of Law
- Teaching languages
- English
- Teachers
- Nana Obeng-Darko
- Lotta Viikari
- Course
- ONEVAL0027V23
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
Learning objectives
Upon completing this module, the student should be able to discuss in depth various questions related to international environmental law.
Execution methods
A) 2 ECTS: virtual lectures + lecture test
B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam on Koivurova Timo, Introduction to International Environmental Law (Routledge 2014; available also as an EBook) AND Hey Ellen, Advanced Introduction to International Environmental Law (Edward Elgar 2016). The examination is available as an e-exam in the electrical exam service (called EXAM).
NB. It is recommended that you study both parts (A&B) simultaneously as they are planned to support each other. However, you need to take (and pass) first the lecture test (A). The 5 ECTS of the entire study module will be registered after you have passed also part B. Total grade of the study module: A: 40% + B: 60%.
Accomplishment methods
The module consists of 2 parts (A & B):
A) 2 ECTS: lectures
B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam
Content
Fundamentals of international environmental law as well as more specific regulation in the area.
Location and time
• Mon, 20.11.2023; 15-17 (A141)
• Tues, 21.11.2023; 15-18 (A141)
• Wed, 22.11.2023; 15-18 (A141)
• Thurs, 23.11.2023; 15-17 (A141)
Materials
Part 1 General Concepts: Martha M Roggenkamp, Kars J de Graaf and Ruven C Fleming (eds), Energy Law, Climate Change and the Environment (Edward Elgar Publishing 2021)
EU Green Deal: EUR-Lex - 52019DC0640 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Microsoft Word - 1516301E.docx (un.org) (Goal 7)
EU Taxonomy Regulation: EUR-Lex - 32020R0852 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
Chapter 1: Kim Talus, Introduction to EU Energy Law (Oxford University Press 2016)
Chapters 1, 4, 13: Elisa Morgera and Kati Kulovesi (eds), Research Handbook on International Law and Natural Resources (Edward Elgar Publishing 2016)
Teams link for the lectures:
Teaching methods
Part A (2 ECTS) of the study module ONEVAL0027 consists of hybrid lectures (1 ECTS) and a written assignment (1 ECTS). NB. From Part A, you can gain 1 or 2 ECTS. However, the written assignment is available only for students also passing the lectures.
Lectures in "Energy Sustainability and Resources Law (ESRL)", 20.-23.11.2023
Lecturer: researcher Nana Asare Obeng-Darko (LL.D.)
This course provides students with an overview of global energy law in the context of the sustainable use of natural resources for energy needs. The course covers all forms of energy resources, from fossil fuels to renewables. It introduces the notions of ‘energy transition’ and ‘sustainable transition’ to student as well as what is meant by ‘sovereignty’ over natural resources. The course discusses the laws and policies promoting sustainability in energy production and consumption from both the EU and international perspectives. Additionally, the course presents energy-related causes to global environmental and climate issues and how ‘sustainable energy transition’ could help provide dynamic solutions to those fundamental issues.
The lectures are arranged at the University but are hybrid, i.e. joining the lectures virtually is also possible. NB. The lectures are NOT recorded and lecture exams are only arranged at the University i.e. NO remote lecture exams.
Exam schedules
Lecture exams: no registration needed for lecture exams. You can take either the 1st or the 2nd lecture exam or retake your lecture exam by taking both of them.
• 1st exam, Fri, 24.11.2023; 16:00-18:00 (D156)
• 2nd exam, Tues, 5.12.2023; 10:00-12:00 (A140)
Registration for the lectures: in Peppi a week before the course.
Completion alternatives
Course assignment: ( for 2 ECTS option)
Using course materials, lecture notes and other relevant materials, students are to write a 3-5-page essay on the theme ‘the role of law in sustainable energy transition’. Further information on the assignment will be discussed on the first day of lectures.
Deadline for the submission of optional essay is 30.12.2023. Please submit the essay to nana.asare.obeng-darko@ulapland.fi