This course provides an overview of the rapidly developing field of domestic and international climate law. It examines the current state of the law. It also offers opportunities to critically discuss the legal and policy issues linked with the future course of climate law, both domestically and internationally. Although the emphasis is on domestic Australian climate law, the course will provide opportunities for comparative analysis of the emerging law within other jurisdictions including EU and EU member states, USA, Canada, NZ and Japan.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Synthesise and apply the fundamental terms and principles of climate law and policy to both the domestic and international contexts.
- Critically analyse the interaction between different policy and legal instruments within Australian domestic climate law.
- Propose solutions to various complex legal problems in the area of climate law, incorporating a range of perspectives in oral and written formats.
- Plan and conduct a legal research project independently or collaboratively, as required.
- Review domestic and international primary resources and reflectively use legal databases to locate case law, statutes and, if applicable, scholarly journal articles.
Research-Led Teaching
The course convener is an active researcher in Climate Law. The written assessment tasks are research based tasks. Additional instructions and suggestions for using the ANU research databases for the subject matter of this course will be included as part of the course materials available via Wattle.
Required Resources
The textbook set for this course is: Daniel Bodansky; Jutta Brunnée; Lavanya Rajamani, International Climate Change Law (Oxford University Press, 2017)
A course reading list containing hyperlinks to online materials will be available on the Wattle site. These will be divided between required reading and additional resources, the latter not being essential reading.
Recommended Resources
Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.
ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.
Staff Feedback
Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:
• written comments
• verbal comments
Student Feedback
ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.
Other Information
Task submission times refer to Canberra time (AEST/AEDT).
Extensions, late submission and penalties: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/extensions-late-submission-and-penalties
Extenuating circumstances: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/extenuating-circumstances-application
Deferred examination: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/deferred-examinations
Penalties for excess word length: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/word-length-and-excess-word-penalties
Distribution of grades policy: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/policies-procedures/grading
Further information about the course: is available from the course Wattle page. Students are required to access the Wattle site regularly throughout the course for any announcements relating to the course.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The ANU Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as providing clear guidance on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies.
The following resources may also be useful:
• The ANU Library's Libguide is a valuable resource for gaining a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in academia.
• The ANU Academic Skills site provides useful information to ensure that you leverage AI responsibly and effectively.
• The ANU College of Law Academic Integrity and Misconduct site provides content related to legal implications, ethical guidelines, and considerations when dealing with AI in the context of law.
Class Schedule
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Please note that components in the class that involves guest speakers, potentially sensitive topics and activity-based sessions such as role-plays and simulations will not be recorded.There are role play/simulations activities planned for each class.There are guest speakers planned throughout the course.Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 28 August 2024 and due 5pm 30 August 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 28 August 2024 and due 5pm 30 August 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 28 August 2024 and due 5pm 30 August 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 28 August 2024 and due 5pm 30 August 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 28 August 2024 and due 5pm 30 August 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 28 August 2024 and due 5pm 30 August 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 23 October 2024 and due 5pm 25 October 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 23 October 2024 and due 5pm 24 October 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 23 October 2024 and due 5pm 24 October 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 23 October 2024 and due 5pm 25 October 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 23 October 2024 and due 5pm 25 October 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 9am 23 October 2024 and due 5pm 25 October 2024.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
Tutorial Registration
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials / seminars so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the My Timetable webpage.(Hyperlink: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/timetabling )
Assessment Summary
| Assessment task | Value | Due Date | Return of assessment | Learning Outcomes |
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| Optional Online Quiz 1 | 0 % | 30/08/2024 | 30/08/2024 | 1,2 |
| Optional Online Quiz 2 | 0 % | 25/10/2024 | 25/10/2024 | 1,2 |
| Online Engagement | 15 % | 24/10/2024 | * | 1,2,3 |
| Research Reflection | 25 % | 22/08/2024 | 13/09/2024 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Research Essay | 60 % | 24/10/2024 | * | 1,2,3,4 |
* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details
Policies
ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:
- Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
- Extenuating Circumstances Application
- Student Surveys and Evaluations
- Deferred Examinations
- Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
- Code of practice for teaching and learning
Assessment Requirements
The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.
Moderation of Assessment
Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.
Participation
For all courses taught in any mode (whether face to face or online), the ANU College of Law considers participation in the classes offered to be an important part of the educational experience of the program. Students are expected to attend all classes.
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2
Optional Online Quiz 1
Details of Task: This quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions and tests the understanding of key concepts in climate law learned across Weeks 1-6 of classes.
Nature of Task: Optional. This assessment task is designed to give students an opportunity to receive feedback on their progress in the course.
Release: 9am, Wednesday 28 August 2024
Duration: 2 hours. Once you log into the quiz, you will have 2 hours to complete it. The quiz will finish automatically after 2 hours and any open attempts will automatically close and be submitted, so please allow sufficient time to complete the quiz.
Due Date: 5pm, Friday 30 August 2024.
As this quiz is open for more than 24 hours, no time adjustments or extensions shall be applied for this task.
Estimated Return Date: Results are available immediately upon completion of quiz.
Assessment criteria: This task is marked automatically according to accuracy of understanding of course content.
Understanding of the material:
- Understanding of the material:
- consults and comprehends the set reading for the course;
- links issues/concepts raised across the set reading.
Assessment Task 2
Learning Outcomes: 1,2
Optional Online Quiz 2
Details of Task: This quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions and tests the understanding of key concepts in climate law learned across Weeks 7-12 . The quiz is designed to test your understanding and identify any areas that may need more class time and attention.
Nature of Task: Optional. This assessment task is designed to give students an opportunity to receive feedback on their progress in the course.
Weighting: 0%
Release: 9am, Wednesday 23 October 2024
Duration: 2 hours. Once you log into the quiz, you will have 2 hours to complete it. The quiz will finish automatically after 2 hours and any open attempts will automatically close and be submitted, so please allow sufficient time to complete the quiz.
Due Date: 5pm, Friday 25 October 2024. As this quiz is open for more than 24 hours, no time adjustments or extensions shall be applied for this task.
Estimated Return Date: Results are available immediately upon completion of quiz
Assessment criteria: This task is marked automatically according to accuracy of understanding of course content.
- Understanding of the material:
- consults and comprehends the set reading for the course;
- links issues/concepts raised across the set reading.
Assessment Task 3
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3
Online Engagement
Details of Task: Online engagement will involve your valuable engagement with online content, including seminars. You are expected to prepare in advance for online seminars by: viewing any required online videos; completing all prescribed readings; reflecting upon the material covered; and preparing answers to the questions set for each class.
You need to post at least 2 discussion questions on Wattle by 29 August 2024. Your first question must relate to one of the set readings. Your second question must relate to something that you learned in the classes. You need to post at least 2 responses to the discussion questions on Wattle by 24 October 2024.
You are strongly advised to talk to your teacher as soon as possible if you experience difficulty with any aspect of your online engagement.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.
Weighting: 15%
Word Limit: Blog postings - 2 x 250 words, Responses 2 x 100 words (700 words in total overall)
Due Date: Discussion questions: 5pm, Thursday 29 August 2024; Responses to discussion questions: 5pm, Thursday 24 October 2024. Due to the nature of the task, late submission or extension is not permitted.
Estimated Return Date: Official end of semester results release date.
Assessment criteria:
Initial posting content:
- communicates with thought, clarity and analysis;
- shows depth of understanding through application of subject content;
- references subject readings and/or seminar content to explain discussion question (AGLC not required);
- word count is 250 words per post or more;
- uses clear, concise writing that is easy to read and free of grammatical or spelling errors.
Responses:
- responds to a question;
- provides a thoughtful and factually accurate response that demonstrates analysis and respect;
- references subject readings; seminar content; and/or other relevant sources to support comments (AGLC not required);
- word count is 100 words per post or more;
- uses clear, concise writing that is easy to read and free of grammatical or spelling errors.
Assessment Task 4
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Research Reflection
Details of Task: This task involves students critically reflecting upon their research process, experiences, and insights gained in choosing and proposing research question(s) for the Research Essay task. Students are required to present their literature review and research question(s). The task emphasises the process of inquiry and encourages students to reflect upon their research journey.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.
Weighting: 25%
Release: Monday 22 July 2024
Due Date: 5pm, Thursday 22 August 2024. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply.
Word Limit: 1,200 words, excluding footnotes. The ANU College of Law's Word Length and Excess Word penalties policy can be found here .
Submission Requirement: Your submission must be made in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). PDF files will not be accepted. Footnotes should be used for the referencing of all sources. All references should be compliant with the current edition of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
Estimated Return Date: 13 September 2024
Assessment Criteria:
- Identification and analysis of relevant issues, applicable law and legal reasoning
- Evidence of analysis and critical thinking in relation to the issues
- Structure and written expression
- Appropriate referencing, including compliance with AGLC
- Conformity with page length and formatting
Assessment Task 5
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Research Essay
Details of Task: Students must complete a 3,300-word research paper on a climate law and policy topic to be negotiated with the course convener. Students must continue with the topic area that they selected for the Briefing Note/Case Note assessment.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.
Weighting: 60%
Release/approval of Topic: Monday 22 July 2024
Word limit: 3,300 words, excluding footnotes. The ANU College of Law's Word Length and Excess Word penalties policy can be found here .
Submission Requirement: Your submission must be made in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). PDF files will not be accepted. Footnotes should be used for the referencing of all sources. All references should be compliant with the current edition of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
Due Date: 5pm, Thursday 24 October 2024. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply. Please be mindful that if you are in your final semester, late submissions will have an impact on your eligibility to graduate on time.
Estimated return date: Official end of semester results release date.
Assessment criteria:
- Identification and analysis of the relevant legal/ethical issues raised
- Evidence of analysis and critical thinking in relation to the issues
- Quality and thoroughness of research
- Evidence of persuasive arguments in relation to the issues including: quality, reasoning, illustrations and examples
- Structure and written expression
- Appropriate referencing, including compliance with AGLC
- Conformity with page length and formatting
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.
The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.
The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.
The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.
Online Submission
You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. You must ensure that you upload the correct document on the specified submission due date and time. Any document modified after the due date and time will either incur a late penalty or will NOT be accepted. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education), submission must be through Turnitin in a word processing file format (.doc, .docx). Electronic copies in .pdf file format are not acceptable.
Hardcopy Submission
For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.
Late Submission
Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:
• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.
• Late submission is not accepted for tests or examinations.
- • Late submission with an extension. To ensure equity for all students, the 5% penalty per working day for late submission of work does not apply if you have been granted an extension. Where an extension is granted, the revised due date and submission time will be provided in writing. Importantly, any revised due date is inclusive of weekends and public holidays. Regardless of which day of the week the revised due date falls on, students who submit after that date will be penalised by 5% of the possible marks available for the task per 24-hour period.
Referencing Requirements
The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.
Returning Assignments
All marks and feedback will be provided by the return date listed in the class summary.
Extensions and Penalties
Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.
Resubmission of Assignments
Resubmission is not guaranteed. Please ensure that you have reviewed your submission carefully before you submit.
Privacy Notice
The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.
Distribution of grades policy
Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.
Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.
Support for students
The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).
- ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
- ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
- ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
- ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
- ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
- ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students
Convener
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