Overview

This unit will provide a state of the art, up to date overview of the links between climate change and citizen justice. It will discuss the phenomena of climate displacement, providing an understanding of the dynamics of climate displacement, the countries which are now and in the future most heavily … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

T2-57-MEL-LAWCHM-ON-CAMPUS

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply knowledge and understanding of the phenomenon of climate and its effects on enjoyment of internationally recognized rights of citizens;

2.

Demonstrate the position of international law, in particular human rights law, on climate displacement and the rights of those affected;

3.

Apply knowledge and understanding of climate governance and its inadequacies, and the key actors in this area, including UN agencies, national governments, civil society actors and affected communities;

4.

Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to climate governance and citizen justice

5.

Conduct research in climate governance and citizen justice based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and

6.

Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to climate governance and citizen justice.

Assessment summary

One research assignment (3,750 words): 50% and

One take-Home examination (3,750 words): 50%

Workload requirements

Workload