LAW5389 The law of climate change

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Demonstrate a sound understanding of fundamental aspects of climate law, regarding key climate change bodies, fundamental principles of international climate change law, and the relationship between international, supra-national and national climate change responses;

2. 2

   Critically assess and evaluate the role and contribution of Australian climate change law in the context of regional or national responses to climate change;

3. 3

   Undertake research, investigate, analyse and synthesise complex issues of climate change from a range of primary and secondary materials;

4. 4

   Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to identify issues of climate change law in factual scenarios and to develop complex arguments for the appropriate application of principles of climate change law to address these issues;

5. 5

   Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on current issues of climate change law and the application of underlying legal principles in Australia, internationally, or select regions such as the US, Asia, or Europe; and

6. 6

   Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback on performance to support personal and professional development.