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Fall 2025
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LAW555
A CLIMATE CHANGE LAW AND POLICY
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Course Description
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This two-credit course/seminar* examines cutting-edge issues relating to the regulation of the "wicked" problem of climate change. It is also a useful course for students interested in modern multilateral Treaty practice and in International Organizations. We will approach climate change primarily from an international policy and law perspective. The course will begin with an overview of climate change science, the architecture of the complex international legal and institutional regime that has emerged since 1992 to address climate change, and the innovative legal, policy and financial tools that have been adopted or proposed to address climate change and manage adverse impacts. We will explore the connection between the Treaty action areas (1) mitigation of GHCs (sources & sinks), (2) adaptation to adverse impacts of climate change, and (3) loss& damage. We will also examine new approaches to implementation and enforcement of treaty obligations that have emerged in the context of the climate change regime, such as the use of NDCs (nationally determined contributions). Additional topics will reflect the interests of participants in the class and may include inter alia: Recent Advisory Opinions on climate change at ITLOS, the ICJ and the IACHR, international climate change litigation; displacement and relocation of populations as a result of climate change; the intersection of human rights and climate change; sustainable investment in natural resources; food security; the built environment, infrastructure and the insurance industry.
Law students with no background in international law, international environmental law and/or environmental law are welcome to register for the class but will not be permitted to take it for writing credit. Students wishing to fulfill a writing requirement will be required to prepare and present a research paper and must be prepared to submit a research question and proposal before the third meeting of the class. Students not seeking to fulfill the writing requirement will do a take-home exam. If you have not met the prerequisites for this class, but you would like to be considered for admission - please contact Professor Porras at iporras@law.miami.edu - indicating the nature of your interest and any relevant background.
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Course Schedule
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08-18-2025 - 11-24-2025
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8:30 AM-10:30 AM
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FAC MTG RM
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Course Frequency
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Course Information
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Credits:
2
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Pass/Fail Option:
No
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Prerequisite:
One of the following - International Law, International Environmental Law, Environmental Justice Clinic, Law of the Sea
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Method of Evaluation:
For course option - Final take-home exam (and two short assignments)
For seminar option - Seminar paper (topic proposal, outline, references, draft(s) and final paper)
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Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
General
Writing Requirement
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Special Attributes:
None
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Course Delivery:
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Special Restrictions:
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Law Track(s):
None
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Bar Subject(s):
None
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Concentration(s):
Environmental Law (Area of Focus)
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Environmental Law (Concentration)
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Social Justice & Public Interest (Area of Focus)
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Social Justice & Public Interest (Concentration)
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Course Book(s):
Textbook Required:
No
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First Class Assignment(s):
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Assignment:
Please see attached document for first class assignment. Please come to the first class having completed it. If you have any questions or any trouble accessing the attached document, please email mnc118@miami.edu
CC Seminar - First class assignment - ICJ AO 2025.docx
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