Environmental Law

Course	L-808-UMHR
Semester	20241
ETCS	7,5
Core	No

Year	1. year
Semester	Spring 2024
Level of course	N/A
Type of course	Elective
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	30-38 class hours pr. semester
Lecturer	Snjólaug Árnadóttir
Content
The course deals with Icelandic laws concerning the protection of the environment and natural resources, be it of land, sea or air. The main areas are public administration, public access to environmental information, rules regarding climate change, land use plans, environmental impact assessments, and potential liability on account of pollution damage. Special emphasis will be on the link between Icelandic legislation, European legislation and international conventions.
Learning outcome - Objectives
Comprehensive knowledge on concepts and principles of environmental legislation and on how to apply them.
Course assessment
Oral exam 50%, assignments, essays and presentation total 50%
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
Lectures and discussion
Language of instruction	Icelandic