Course description

A course examining the major international environmental treaties since 1945 set within their political and historic context. The topics covered include the treaties addressing whaling, international trade, Antarctica, World Heritage, Ramsar wetlands, marine pollution, law of the sea, international fisheries, ozone depletion, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. The major assessment item is a research paper to develop skills in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the implementation of environmental policy. The course includes a field trip to a World Heritage property.

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