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LAWS5069 - Energy and Natural Resources Law

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Project description

This unit introduces students to energy and resources law and governance, a burgeoning and specialised field of law. The unit explores the legal response of nation states, international institutions and other relevant global actors to regulate the transboundary aspects of energy and resources law. Students will cover the historical development of the law, the need for cooperation,and the effectiveness of sustainable development in energy and resources law. Several important regimes are explored in addition to pivotal domestic and international case law and arbitration decisions.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic functions and overarching principles of energy and resources law including sustainable development and transboundary harm 2. Recognise and recall the key institutions and actors involved in energy and resources law, understand their respective roles in establishing and maintaining governance 3. Critically analyse, interpret, and assess the contribution of cases, treaties and institutions to the development of energy and resources law; 4. Engage in debate surrounding contemporary and emergent issues in the discipline including cooperation between different legal regimes; linkage between law and scientific knowledge; and the challenges of the new global order; 5. Identify intersections and interactions between energy and resources law and other areas of law.