International Environmental Law WF-OB-MPOS

A. Knowledge
1. distinguishes and classifies the specific features of international environmental law and is able to interpret its regulations
2. explains the relationship and interrelationship between international environmental law and national law

B. Skills
3. be able to classify the instruments of international law in reducing anthropopression
4. be able to review the instruments of international law appropriate for use in a defined situation
5. be able to critically evaluate the activities of international institutions dealing with environmental protection

C. Social competence
5. be aware of the importance of international legal norms for the implementation of environmental protection
6. be able to work individually, showing initiative and self-reliance in actions, and to interact effectively in a team with a variety of roles

ECTS description:
Student activity number of hours / workload
participation in the lecture 30
consultations 10
own work on files 15
preparation for the exam 20
SUM OF HOURS 75
NUMBER OF ECTS 3

Written exam - Knowledge test
unsatisfactory
A. Knowledge
1. Does not distinguish or recognise the specific features of international environmental law and is unable to interpret its regulations
2. Does not explain the relationship and interdependence between international environmental law and national law

B. Skills
3. Is unable to classify international legal instruments for limiting anthropogenic pressure
4. Is unable to verify international legal instruments appropriate for use in a defined situation
5. Is unable to critically evaluate the activities of international institutions involved in environmental protection

C. Competences
6. Does not actively participate in discussions on the importance of international legal norms for the implementation of environmental protection
7. Is unable to work individually and effectively in a team

Satisfactory grade:
A. Knowledge
1. Distinguishes and recognises the basic features of specific international environmental law and is able to interpret its regulations sufficiently
2. Poorly explains the relationships and dependencies between international environmental law and national law

B. Skills
3. Classifies in general terms the basic instruments of international law in reducing anthropogenic pressure
4. Is able to verify the instruments of international law appropriate for use in resolving a defined situation
5. Critically evaluates the activities of the most well-known international institutions dealing with environmental protection

C. Competences
6. In a discussion, provides basic arguments on the importance of international legal norms for the implementation of environmental protection
7. Is sufficiently able to work individually and cooperate in a team

Good grade:
A. Knowledge
1. Distinguishes and recognises the specific features of international environmental law and is able to interpret its regulations
2. Explains the basic relationships and interdependencies between international environmental law and national law

B. Skills
3. Classifies the basic instruments of international law for reducing anthropogenic pressure to a good standard
4. Is able to verify the instruments of international law appropriate for use in a defined situation
5. Critically evaluates the activities of the most well-known international institutions dealing with environmental protection at a good level

C. Competences
6. Actively participates in discussions on the role of international environmental law in environmental protection.
7. Is able to work well individually, showing initiative and independence in their actions, and is able to cooperate in teamwork

Very good assessment:
A. Knowledge
1. Distinguishes and recognises the specific features of international environmental law very well and is able to interpret its regulations
2. Explains the basic relationships and dependencies between international environmental law and national law

B. Skills
3. Classifies in detail the instruments of international law for reducing anthropogenic pressure and is able to assess their adequacy and effectiveness
4. Is able to verify the instruments of international law appropriate for use in a defined situation and indicate the correct solution to a specific problem
5. Critically evaluates the activities of international institutions involved in environmental protection in an advanced manner - understands their role and importance in environmental protection

C. Competences
6. Freely participates in discussions on the importance of international regulations for environmental protection, providing comprehensive and detailed arguments to support their theses.
7. Works efficiently individually, demonstrating initiative and independence in their actions, and cooperates effectively in teamwork, performing various roles.

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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention of February 2, 1971.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, Washington Convention of March 3, 1973.
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, Bern Convention of September 19, 1979.
Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, Geneva Convention of November 13, 1979.
Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, Espoo Convention of February 25, 1991 with the Kyiv Protocol
Convention on the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Vienna Convention of March 22, 1985 with the Montreal Protocol.
Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes of March 17, 1992.
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, done at Basel on March 22, 1989.
Bamako Convention on the Prohibition of the Import of Hazardous Wastes into Africa and the Control of their Transboundary Movement in Africa, 1991
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, done in New York on May 9, 1992, together with the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries Affected by Severe Drought and/or Desertification, Especially in Africa. June 17, 1994.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, December 10, 1982.
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic Area, OSPAR Convention.
Convention on Biological Diversity, done in Rio de Janeiro on June 5, 1992.
Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters, done at Aarhus on June 25, 1998 (Journal of Laws 2003 No. 78 item 706)
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 1973/77

J. Ciechanowicz-McLean, International environmental protection law, 2019
M.M. Kenig-Witkowska, International environmental law. Selected system issues, lex edition
Agata Kosieradzka-Federczyk, Ocena oddziaływania na środowisko. Węzłowe zagadnienia prawnomiędzynarodwe, 2019, (online)
Relacje dostępu do informacji o środowisku i ochrony danych osobowych z uwzględnieniem kontekstu międzynarodowego
Kosieradzka-Federczyk Agata, W: Internet. Informacja przestrzenna. Spatial Information, 2018, Wydawnictwo C.H. Beck

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

• Environmental Protection - full-time first cycle studies

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of WF-OB-MPOS in USOSweb