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Українська Basic of Climate Policy (International and National aspects)
Course includes
2 modules (Module #1 – Evaluating Climate Action Plans, Module #2 – Case Studies of Successful Climate Resilience Initiatives Around the World); 4 lectures; 2 practical works / homework assignments; 2 intermediate tests.
Course description
The course “Basic of Climate Policy (International and National Aspects)” is one of the main parts of the professional cycle of disciplines for the master’s degree program “Climate Services”. The course will contribute to the development of analytical skills in the field of environmental/climate law, understanding of the legal obligations of states and mechanisms for their implementation, as well as the formation of practical approaches to the implementation of international norms into national legislation
The goal of the course is to provide students with a thorough knowledge of international and national legislation in the field of climate change, their role in global and national regulation of climate policy; to consider the main international treaties (Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change), mechanisms for their implementation, as well as legislative initiatives and policy of Ukraine on climate change..