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Introduction to Environmental Law: The course begins with an overview of environmental law, including its historical development, scope, and objectives. Students learn about the role of law in regulating human activities to protect the environment and public health.International Environmental Law: Students study international treaties, conventions, and agreements aimed at addressing global environmental challenges. They learn about key principles of international environmental law, such as the precautionary principle, common but differentiated responsibilities, and sustainable development.National Environmental Legislation: The course covers national environmental laws and regulations applicable in different countries. Students explore environmental statutes, regulations, policies, and enforcement mechanisms at the national, state, and local levels.Environmental Compliance and Enforcement: Students learn about compliance obligations and enforcement mechanisms under environmental law. They study regulatory agencies, permitting processes, inspections, penalties for non-compliance, and legal remedies for environmental violations.Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): The course addresses the process of environmental impact assessment for proposed development projects. Students learn about EIA methodologies, environmental screening, scoping, impact prediction, mitigation measures, and public participation requirements.Natural Resource Management: Students explore legal frameworks for managing natural resources such as land, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife. They learn about property rights, land use planning, conservation easements, and sustainable resource management practices.Pollution Control and Waste Management: The course covers laws and regulations related to pollution control, waste management, and hazardous substances. Students learn about air quality standards, water pollution permits, waste disposal regulations, and hazardous waste management practices.Biodiversity Conservation: Students study legal mechanisms for protecting and conserving biodiversity. They learn about endangered species protection, habitat conservation, protected areas management, and international agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).