(in Polish) Prawo zmian klimatu WF-OB-PZK
Climate change is a very serious threat and affects many different aspects of our lives. In order to prevent negative phenomena, various measures are being taken to, on the one hand, prepare societies for the changes taking place - those of a long-term nature, such as a steady rise in temperature, rising sea levels, availability of drinking water, changes in ecosystems, and those occurring rapidly, such as torrential downpours, winds and floods, but also droughts, which are of an immediate, destructive nature. On the other hand, action is being taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions so as to reduce their concentration in the atmosphere, which significantly requires a remodelling of existing energy, agricultural or biodiversity conservation policies.
Many actors are involved in taking action, both public and private.
The subject of this lecture is to provide an overview of the legal regulations aimed at creating regulations on adaptation, i.e. preparation for climate change, and resilience, i.e. the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
As climate change is a common problem for humanity, some of this action is being taken at international level. Already in 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed. The next piece of legislation was the Kyoto Protocol and now the legal framework is set by the Paris Agreement.
A distinctive feature of climate change policy is that all states are involved. Consequently, this results in a clash of diverse interests at the annual meetings of the States Parties to the Convention.
Among the participants is the European Union, the only economic organisation representing European member states. In the area of climate change, it plays a dual role. On the one hand, it participates in the international talks, giving them a great deal of momentum, and on the other, it sets an ambitious goal for member states to achieve climate neutrality by the middle of this century.
The presentation of legal regulations at international as well as EU level will familiarise students with the factors shaping these regulations, and will allow them to navigate current issues with ease. It will also equip them with the knowledge to follow future developments in climate law.
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Climate change is a very serious threat and affects many different aspects of our lives. In order to prevent negative phenomena, various measures are being taken to, on the one hand, prepare societies for the changes taking place - those of a long-term nature, such as a steady rise in temperature, rising sea levels, availability of drinking water, changes in ecosystems, and those occurring rapidly, such as torrential downpours, winds and floods, but also droughts, which are of an immediate, destructive nature. On the other hand, action is being taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions so as to reduce their concentration in the atmosphere, which significantly requires a remodelling of existing energy, agricultural or biodiversity conservation policies. |
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
A. Knowledge
1. Lists and names climate change management tools and is able to interpret the legal regulations that create them
2. Understands and explains the administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change
B. Skills
3. Analyses international legal solutions in the field of climate change.
4. Draws conclusions from actions taken to solve climate change problems.
5. Evaluates the activities of international institutions in the field of climate change.
C. Social skills
6. Discusses international legal standards in the field of climate change and the consideration of social, economic and political conditions in this area
7. Is able to work individually, showing initiative and independence in their actions, and to cooperate effectively in a team, performing various roles.
Assessment criteria
Presentation.
Assessment: not available.
A. Knowledge
1. Does not list or name basic terminology describing the legal system in the field of climate change and does not describe or name the basic assumptions of legal regulations concerning climate change.
2. Does not understand or explain the administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change.
B. Skills
3. Is unable to analyse international legal solutions in the field of climate change.
4. Is unable to draw conclusions about administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change.
C. Competences
5. Does not take a position in discussions on international legal standards in the field of climate change and the consideration of social, economic and political conditions in this area
6. Is unable to work individually and effectively in a team.
Satisfactory
A. Knowledge
1. Lists and names the basic terminology describing the legal system in the field of climate change and describes and names the basic legal regulations concerning climate change to a satisfactory degree
2. Understands and explains the basic administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change
B. Skills
3. Conducts a basic analysis of international legal solutions in the field of climate change.
4. Draws conclusions on the administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change.
C. Competences
5. In discussions, presents basic knowledge of international legal standards in the field of climate change and takes into account social, economic and political conditions in this area
6. Is able to work individually and cooperate effectively in a team to a sufficient degree.
Good grade
A. Knowledge
1. Lists and names the terminology describing the legal system in the field of climate change and describes and names the basic legal regulations concerning climate change to a good standard
2. Understands and explains the administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change to a good standard.
B. Skills
3. Conducts an analysis of international legal solutions in the field of climate change at a basic level to a good standard
4. Draws correct conclusions regarding the administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change.
C. Competences
5. In discussions, presents knowledge of international legal standards in the field of climate change and takes into account social, economic and political conditions in this area
6. Is able to work well individually, showing initiative and independence in their actions, and is able to work well in a team.
Very good grade
A. Knowledge
1. Comprehensively lists and names the terminology describing the legal system in the field of climate change and describes and names in detail the basic legal regulations concerning climate change.
2. Understands and explains precisely the administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change to a good standard.
B. Skills
3. Conducts an analysis of international legal solutions in the field of climate change at a basic level to a very good standard.
4. Draws complex conclusions regarding administrative and financial mechanisms and procedures used in climate change.
C. Competences
5. In discussions, demonstrates detailed knowledge of international legal standards in the field of climate change and the consideration of social, economic and political conditions in this area.
6. Is able to work very well individually, showing initiative and independence in their actions, and is able to work in a team, performing various roles.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Materials provided on moodle and:
Required literature:
- Janina Ciechanowicz-McLean, Rola prawa w ochronie klimatu przed zmianami
- Anna Barczak, System zarządzania ochroną klimatu
- Agata Kosieradzka-Federczyk, Wyzwania administracji publicznej w zakresie prowadzenia polityki klimatycznej, Stulecie polskiej administracji. Doświadczenia i perspektywy., 2018, Wydawnictwo KSAP
Supplementary literature:
Marcin Popkiewicz, Aleksandra Kardaś, Szymon Piotr Malinowski, Nauka o klimacie, 2019
Legal acts:
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1992
- Kyoto Protocol, 1997,
- Paris Agreement, 2015
- EP and Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of 30 June 2021 establishing a framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)
- Commission communication, European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final
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Notes
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