Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, diligent students should:
1. Have a good overview of a range of different areas of natural resources law at national, European and international levels;
2. Have an in-depth knowledge of the current state of the law and be able to engage in a high level of debate on developments and challenges when it comes to implementing the law;
3. Be able to critically assess potential ways in which sectoral natural resources law might be changed to improve environmental protection;
4. Have a good understanding of natural resources law in practice;
5. Be familiar with the concept of planetary boundaries.
Indicative Module Content:
Due to the breadth of the field, a number of key substantive legal areas will be selected for particular focus, in addition to the cross-cutting concept of planetary boundaries. For example:
- Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Law
- Air Law
- Water Law
- Industrial Licensing Law
- Waste Law
- Impact Assessment Law