Knowledge
During this course, students will acquire a good understanding of the following topics based on the literature, lectures and case studies:
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Foundations and sources of international climate, European and Norwegian climate law.
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Principles of climate law: Common But Differentiated Responsibility and Respective Capabilities, Sustainable Development, Precautionary Principle, Polluter Pays Principle, Sovereignty,
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Implementation, enforcement and non-compliance procedures
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Main legal issues related to the international climate change regime (in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement), including on carbon markets, finance and loss and damage
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The issues of climate change, energy security, sustainable development, human rights and protection of migrants
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The relationship between international trade and investment rules and international/European climate law.
Within some of these topics a case study is used as a point of departure for a thorough examination of a specific issue. The cases will be presented at appropriate times during the course, and relevant material will be handed out.
The course will mainly have public international law components, but will also include some comparative studies.
Skills
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Ability to analyse and compare core norms and rules of international, European and Norwegian climate law
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Skills in finding legal sources and formulating legal arguments relevant to the climate legislation
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Ablity to analyse conflict potential between different norms
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Engage in discussions about such conflicting norms and assess potential solutions
General competence
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Understanding of the political and economic context of norms in international and regional climate law
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Make use of legal analysis of these norms in:
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the study of other fields of law (e.g. human rights law, international trade law, investment law)
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the analysis, drafting and interpretation of national legislation
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Understanding of complexity, scientific uncertainty and cost effectiveness in the regulation of reduction of GHG emissions, Deforestation and renewable energy sources