Climate Change and Human Rights: Legal and Social Impact
Explore the intersection of climate change and human rights law, examining key cases and emerging trends in climate litigation.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
8 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course examines the growing field of climate change from a human rights perspective. Led by NYU Law experts, it covers the historical development of climate rights, significant legal cases, and current trends in climate litigation. Students learn about the intersection of environmental and human rights law, exploring how legal frameworks are being used to address climate justice. The course emphasizes practical applications through case studies and strategic analysis.
What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between climate change and human rights
Analyze key legal cases in climate litigation
Examine current trends in climate justice
Evaluate strategic approaches to climate action
Identify emerging challenges and opportunities in the field
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
20 Minutes PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There is 1 module in this course
This course explores the intersection of climate change and human rights law, examining how legal frameworks are being used to address climate justice. The curriculum covers the evolution of climate rights litigation, significant cases, and emerging trends in the field. Students learn about key actors, strategic approaches to climate litigation, and the challenges and opportunities in using human rights law to address climate change. The course emphasizes practical understanding through case studies and analysis of real-world examples.
Overview
Module 1 · 8 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
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