This course is about the main issues related to EU Environmental law, covering the following topics: history and evolution of European Union (EU) Environmental Law; Environmental Law in EU Treaties; EU Environmental law principles; and some of the most important areas of EU Environmental Law, such as environmental impact assessment; assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment; integrated pollution prevention and control; EU emissions allowance trading system for greenhouse gas; Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS).

CILO-1: Students will be able to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding and appraisal of the main sources of European Union (EU) law and of the institutional arrangements relating to environmental protection at EU level. CILO-2: Students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the rules and principles of EU environmental law and of the way in which these are related to, and influence, international and national law. CILO-3: Students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appraisal of key features of EU environmental regulation, such as the implications of various policy principles, and of the implementation and enforcement of EU environmental law. CILO-4: Students will be able to demonstrate sophisticated research techniques in locating and using EU environmental law materials. CILO-5: Students will be able to formulate detailed written arguments, and present reasoned and critical opinions on the application and practice of EU environmental law within and across different contexts.