CLIMATE CHANGE AND EMISSIONS TRADING LAW
LAW5CLI
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the science, economics and law and practice in markets for trading of emissions and greenhouse gases.The subject introduces climate change science and economics as part of a detailed examination of the international framework and policy for climate change mitigation, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement and international emissions trading. It also covers the policy, legal rules and issues in domestic frameworks for regulation of GHG emissions. Emissions trading between Europe, USA, China, New Zealand, Australia and other countries is examined in detail.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Keith Kendall
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program offered by the School of Law, or must have permission of the Director of Programs or delegate
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand how GHG emissions reporting and trading schemes are structured and work in practice
- Activities:
- Classes, assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Understand the relevant regulatory regimes encouraging a cleaner environment
- Activities:
- Classes, assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)