Introductory course to International Environmental Law Auteur institution UNEP/InforMEA Date 2016 Source IUCN (ID: MON-090801) Éditeur | Lieu de publication UNEP | www Type du document Matériel d'instruction/d'éducation Langue Anglais Champ d'application International Sujet Environnement gén., Questions juridiques Mot clé Gestion/conservation Accord international-mise en oeuvre Mise en application Accord international-texte Résumé Widespread concern about the need for global action for the protection of the natural environment is a relatively recent phenomenon. General public awareness of the problems relating to the global environment and the need for coordinated multilateral action to address these problems was not evident even a few decades ago. With the wider dissemination of information relating to the ever increasing environmental challenges, international concern has grown steadily over the years. Some inter-state efforts to address problems relating to the oceans, endangered species, and other natural resources, date back to the nineteenth century. In order to understand international environmental law, it is necessary to have a basic grasp of general international law. International environmental law is a subset of international law; and international law has been developing over a long period of time. Since a significant part of international environmental law is incorporated in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (“MEAs”), this course introduces you to treaty law and key concept of international environmental law. At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1.Describe the sources of international law 2.Explain how a Multilateral Environmental Agreement is made and its basic architecture 3.Define and provide examples of key principles and concept of international environmental law The course is comprised of 3 units. Each unit includes a book with links to the InforMEA glossary and relevant documents and websites, additional materials and videos. Take the quiz to test your knowledge. It will take you 90 minutes approximately to complete the course, excluding additional materials. You can manage your time as you wish; take one unit and retake the course whenever it is more convenient for you. After completing all the units and passing the quiz with an 80% of correct responses, you will receive a certificate of completion. Site web e-learning.informea.org