Environmental justice

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: JUMN01

<p>If you are interested in environmental justice, why it should be pursued and how the law can contribute to achieving it, this distance learning course will give you an overview of different perspectives in the field. The course is for those with prior legal knowledge and is taught in English.</p><p>The distance learning course comprises 15 ECTS credits. The course is full-time (100% study pace) and runs for 10 weeks during the summer. </p><p>The course is conducted remotely with professionally recorded video lectures with accompanying self-correcting tests and reflective assignments. The course concludes with a written assignment. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email us, and we will be happy to help you. </p><p>Environmental Justice is an advanced-level law course for those who want to participate in a critical and multifaceted discussion on environmental justice. The course provides an understanding of the historical development of environmental justice. You will gain insight into the relevant policies and conventions that characterise this area of law, as well as perspectives from various actors. In addition, you will gain an understanding of why, when and where the development of environmental justice began. </p><p>What does justice mean in a world where power often trumps principles? This course addresses issues of justice in different societies and contexts, as well as how environmental degradation and climate crises are affected by our view of justice. It also deals with issues concerning the rights of both current and future generations to natural resources. Take this course to understand the legal and political tools available to enable environmental justice.</p>

Behörighet

At least 150 ECTS credits awarded within the Professional Law Degree Programme.

Utbildningstillfällen

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• Environmental justice

  Lund University

  Startdatum: 8 juni 2026

  Slutdatum: 16 augusti 2026

  Studietakt: 100 %