This course provides an overview of the rapidly developing field of domestic and international climate law and justice. It examines the current state of the law and policy and emerging trends. It offers opportunities to critically discuss the legal and policy issues linked with the future course of climate law, including from a climate justice perspective. While there is a focus on domestic Australian climate law, the course will provide opportunities for comparative analysis of the emerging law within other jurisdictions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Critically examine and apply the fundamental terms and principles of climate law and policy in both the domestic and international contexts.
- Critically reflect on the interaction between different policy and legal instruments within Australian domestic climate law.
- Hypothesise solutions to complex problems in the area of climate law by incorporating a range of approaches and applying expert judgement and legally specific research methods.
- Design, plan and execute a research-based project with independence, applying knowledge gained within this course.
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
- feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc
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
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.
Class Schedule
| Week/Session | Summary of Activities | Assessment |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Tuesday 4 July 20239:30am-12:30pm
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 5pm 7 July 2023 and due 5pm 10 July 2023.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
| 3 | Wednesday 5 July 20239:30am-12:30pm
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 5pm 7 July 2023 and due 5pm 10 July 2023.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
| 4 | Friday 7 July 20239:30am-12:30pm
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 5pm 7 July 2023 and due 5pm 10 July 2023.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
| 5 | Tuesday 11 July 20239:30am-12:30pm
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 5pm 14 July 2023 and due 5pm 17 July 2023.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
| 6 | Wednesday 12 July 2023.9:30am-12:30pm
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 5pm 14 July 2023 and due 5pm 17 July 2023.Understanding tested in Online Engagement including completion of online activities (excluding the quizzes) and participation in the seminars. |
| 7 | Friday 14 July 2023.9:30am-12:30pm
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Understanding tested in Quiz released 5pm 14 July 2023 and due 5pm 17 July 2023.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 so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.Assessment Summary
| Assessment task | Value | Due Date | Return of assessment | Learning Outcomes |
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| Multiple Choice Quiz 1 | 5 % | 10/07/2023 | 11/07/2023 | 1,2 |
| Multiple Choice Quiz 2 | 5 % | 17/07/2023 | 18/07/2023 | 1,2 |
| Online Engagement | 10 % | * | 14/08/2023 | 1,2 |
| Briefing Note or Case Note | 20 % | 27/07/2023 | 17/08/2023 | 1,2,3 |
| Research Essay | 60 % | 31/08/2023 | 25/09/2023 | 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
- Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information
- 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.
If circumstances arise which are beyond a student’s control and they are unable to attend a class, the student should contact the Course Convenor in advance (where possible), so that the convenor can adjust their expectations in relation to numbers for that class. If it is not possible to give advance notice, students should send the convenor an email as soon as possible with evidence to support the reason for failure to attend.
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2
Multiple Choice Quiz 1
Details of Task: Students must complete the Quiz to test understanding of key concepts in climate law learned across Day 1, Day 2 and 3 of classes (25 questions for a total worth of 5%).
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.
Weighting: 5%
Release: 5pm, Friday 7 July 2023
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, Monday 10 July 2023. Due to the nature of the task, late submission or extension is not permitted.
Estimated Return Date: 11 July 2023
Assessment criteria:
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
Multiple Choice Quiz 2
Details of Task: Students must complete this Quiz to test understanding of key concepts in climate law learned across Days 4, 5, and 6 (25 questions for a total worth of 5%). The quiz is designed to test your understanding and identify any areas that may need more class time and attention. The quiz consists of multiple choice questions accessed and completed online through the Wattle site.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.
Weighting: 5%
Release: 5pm, Friday 14 July 2023
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, Monday 17 July 2023. Due to the nature of the task, late submission or extension is not permitted.
Estimated Return Date: 18 July 2023
Assessment criteria:
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
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 19 July 2023. 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 28 July 2023.
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: 10%
Due Date: Discussion questions: 5pm, Wednesday 19 July 2023; Responses to discussion questions: 5pm, Friday 28 July 2023. Due to the nature of the task, late submission or extension is not permitted.
Estimated Return Date: 14 August 2023
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 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 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
Briefing Note or Case Note
Details of Task: This task involves researching a writing a briefing note or a case note on climate law. The Briefing Note will provide students an opportunity to explore aspects of a topic in climate law in depth. Students are required to select a topic area for this assessment that will also be the topic area for their Research Essay.
Nature of Task: Compulsory and non-redeemable. Failure to submit this assessment will result in a mark of zero for this assessment task.
Weighting: 20%
Release: Tuesday 4 July 2023
Due Date: 5pm, Thursday 27 July 2023. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply.
Word Limit: 1,600 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: 17 August 2023
Assessment criteria:
- 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
- Identification and analysis of relevant issues, applicable law and legal reasoning
Assessment Task 5
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Research Essay
Details of Task: Students must complete a 4800-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: Tuesday 4 July 2023
Due Date: 5pm, Thursday 31 August 2023. Late submissions (without an extension) are permitted, but late penalties will apply.
Word limit: 4,800 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: 25 September 2023.
Assessment criteria:
- 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
- Identification and analysis of the relevant legal/ethical issues raised
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. 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.
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.
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 Access and inclusion 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 and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
- ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
- ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
- PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students
Convener
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