2012 Seminar Descriptions and Schedule

10:00 to 12:30PM
Tu., May 28-Th., May 31
Mon., June 4-Th., June 7
Mon., June 11-Th., June 14
(3 week seminar)

International Institutions and Environmental Protection
David Hunter

This seminar surveys international institutions, such as the World Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme, and how their policies and activities promote or impede environmental protection and sustainable development.

6:30 to 9:00 PM
Mon., June 11 - Fri., June 15
(1 week seminar)

International Climate Law
Steve Porter

More details coming soon!

2:00 to 4:30 PM
Tu., May 29 - Fri., June 1
(1 week seminar)

This seminar explores Congress's impact on U.S. environmental laws, with an emphasis on the law-making processes and practices relating to the enactment of federal environmental law, and Congress's response to current substantive issues related to the environment.

6:30 to 9:00 PM
Mon., June 4 - Fri., June 8
(1 week seminar)

International Business and Environment
Jackson Morrill

This seminar surveys the current treaties, standards, and institutions that affect the environmental aspects of international business.

2:00 to 4:30 PM
Mon., June 4 - Fri., June 8
(1 week seminar)

European Union and Climate Change
Nuno Lacasta

This seminar surveys key elements and recent developments in the European Union’s treatment of climate change.

6:30 to 9:00 PM
Mon., June 4 - Fri., June 8
(1 week seminar)

Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Kenneth Markowitz

Reviews the principles and practice of making environmental laws work on the ground through stronger enforcement and compliance.

6:00 to 9:00 PM
Tu., May 29 - Fri., June 1
(1 week seminar)

Climate Change and Emissions Trading

This seminar investigates the legal and policy framework and practical considerations involved in participating in the growing carbon market through emissions trading.

6:30 to 9:00 PM
Mon., June 18 - Fri., June 22
(1 week seminar)

Reviews the major principles of international law for the conservation of biological diversity and wildlife.  We will discuss international agreements on subjects such as biological diversity, oceans fisheries, migratory species, and wildlife trade, with a problem-solving perspective that takes account of the nature of biodiversity and the range of policy and management tools that can promote conservation.

Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing) Law & Policy
Amanda Cohen Leiter

This course will examine the law and policy related to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). More complete description to come.

International Regulation of Chemicals
Glenn Wiser

Description coming soon

One Week Special Workshop
Tu., May 29 - Sat., June 2
(5 Days; All Day)

Trade and Environment: A Joint Seminar with the OAS

The Organization of American States and the Environmental Law Summer Session will be holding a week-long program on trade and environment that will conclude with a trade simulation exercise.  The program will take place from June 20-June 24 (after the other summer session seminars) and is a full-day program each day.  The seminar consists of different modules taught by practitioners from non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and government from throughout the Americas. For more information about the readings and schedule, please click here. This program has limited space.

TIME TBA

Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development (12 CLE Credits)
Jeremy de Beer (University of Ottawa)

This seminar explores how intellectual property governs the intersections among environmental sustainability, technological innovation and knowledge policy. Participants in the seminar will engage in interactive classroom discussion and actively participate in a simulation of international negotiations.