-Understanding of the fundamental concepts of the international legal structure in environmental issues, with a specific focus on climate change. -Understanding the key international institutions and agencies in the context of environmental matters. -Ability to analyze the enforcement of laws and regulations due to economic and political interests, as well as conflicts.

-Concepts, institutions and fundamental principles of the legal structure at the international level in the context of sustainability. -International organizations and courts that are linked on the issues of sustainability, its origins, evolution and operation, facing economic interests, competition and conflicts between the main actors. -Key protocols, agreements, principles and standards and the challenges of their implementation by individuals, companies, industries, regions and countries. -The negotiation processes between states, international, regional and supranational organizations on the issues of SD, climate change and other environmental issues; Simulation exercises to understand the dynamics of such negotiations. -The challenges of enforcing laws and regulations due to economic and political interests and conflicts; probable ways to minimize the discrepancy between laws/regulations and implementation.

Lectures -Practical sessions -Tutorials -Team paper/ write up -Presentations -Debates -Final exam or individual assignment