EVST 6002 - Global Biodiversity: Law and Policy

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course uses a primarily discussion-based format to introduce students to a newly emerging area of study, the law & policy of global biodiversity protection. An explicitly interdisciplinary area, the course cuts across multiple traditional areas of the law, including constitutional, administrative and international law, as well as exploring some of the underlying scientific and ecological issues in biodiversity and natural resource protection. Beginning with an overview of biological diversity and the history, key institutions and approaches that form the foundation, the course examines the evolution of biodiversity law from an area of historic state concern to the rise of federal authority and the development of modern approaches to biodiversity protection. Focusing on an examination of key legal cases and statutes, the course will cover endangered species, public lands, marine mammals and fisheries, and international issues such as the control of trade in endangered species, whaling and the interactions between global trade and biodiversity. Students will examine key international agreements addressing global biodiversity and the institutions designed to promote multilateral agreements, compliance and cooperation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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