Intl Law of Biodiversity (LAW-681-001)
Downes
Meets: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM (MTWTHF) - Room 516
Enrolled: 3 / Limit: 15
Notices
Meets 6/6-6/10
Description
This course is part of the Environmental Law Summer Session. It reviews major principles of international law for the conservation of wildlife and biological diversity. We will discuss international agreements on subjects such as biological diversity, oceans fisheries, migratory species, and wildlife trade. The course employs a problem-solving perspective that takes account of scientific and economic issues, as well as the range of policy and management tools that can promote conservation. More information about the course, professor, and Environmental Law Summer Session is available at www.wcl.american.edu/environment/summer.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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Readings will be drawn from Hunter, Salzman & Zaelke, International Environmental Law and Policy (4th ed. 2011) and from supplementary photocopied materials. Please see the my.wcl pages for details.
First Class Readings
Hunter et al, pp. 981-997, 6-9; Supplemental Materials, pp. 1-8, 10-24 (see my.wcl pages for further details).
Syllabus
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