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LEGAL407-23B (HAM)

Climate Change Law

15 Points

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The University of Waikato

Academic Divisions

Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences

Te Piringa Faculty of Law Office

Te Piringa Faculty of Law

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Barry Barton

Barry Barton

Phone ext: 4187

Room: N.4.03

Office Hours: See Moodle

Email: barry.barton@waikato.ac.nz

Librarian(s)

Em Pooley: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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The paper explores the legal framework for the human response to climate change, in international law and New Zealand law, with reference to biophysical, economic, social, and equity issues, and with reference to Pacific issues in particular. The paper addresses both the mitigation of emissions and the adaptation to inevitable climate change.

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How this paper will be taught

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The course is a fifteen-point paper for the purposes of degree regulations. It is taught in the second trimester. There are no streams or tutorials.

The paper is a FLEXI paper, so students can attend in person or online, or they can view recordings of lectures in their own time. Matters discussed in class may be covered by the assessment.

The lecturer Barry Barton is generally available during working hours in his office N.4.03. Students can drop in or make an appointment in class or by email.

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Required Readings

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Materials in the casebook (or course materials book) for the course, available from Waikato Print. These are also available via Waikato Reading Lists: https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/210EE9AE-0ABA-E67A-AF29-097D7C6831B6.html?login=1

Also you must have available the Climate Change Response Act 2002 and other relevant legislation. Most materials will be made available through Moodle. There is no textbook for the course.

You must reference in accordance with the New Zealand Law Style Guide (3rd ed, Thomson Reuters, 2018).

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The assessment is organized to provide an evaluation of engagement with the material considered in the course, and of the skills and capabilities in the discipline of law that are expected of fourth-year law students. The tests are on an open-book basis so as to minimize stress while examining the extent of student learning. The essay is carried out in two stages to enable students to deepen their essential writing and analytical skills.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.

Component Description	Due Date	Time	Percentage of overall mark	Submission Method
1. Test 1	11 Aug 2023	12:00 PM	22	Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Proposal and Draft	28 Aug 2023	12:00 PM	12	Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Essay	25 Sep 2023	12:00 PM	33	Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Test 2	18 Oct 2023	12:00 PM	33	Online: Submit through Moodle

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Section Contents

LEGAL407-23B (HAM)

Climate Change Law

15 Points

Staff

Convenor(s)

Barry Barton

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

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