Human Rights and the Environment

Education facts

Code: JXHA01

<p>If you are interested in the connection between the environment and human rights, and how law can protect individuals in a time of climate change, this distance learning course is for you. The course introduces international law in relation to the environment. No prior legal knowledge is required. </p><p>The course is conducted in English and comprises five (5) ECTS credits. During the autumn term, the course is part-time (33% study pace) and runs over half a term of 10 weeks. </p><p>The course consists of five (5) modules that are conducted remotely with professionally pre-recorded video lectures and self-correcting tests. Each module concludes with a reflective assignment that is graded. If you have any questions before or during the course, don’t hesitate to call or email us, and we will be happy to help you. </p><p>The course is suitable for those who wish to supplement their education and are curious about how global environmental challenges affect the legal system and what obligations states have under international law. No prior legal knowledge is required. </p><p>The course deals with how international law addresses global challenges in the form of climate change and environmental degradation that affect people's lives, well-being, dignity and security. You will gain insight into the historical development of environmental justice, conventions and international agreements. The course also covers key concepts such as biodiversity and global supply chains and analyses the legal frameworks for sustainability in practice.</p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School course Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2/Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Human Rights and the Environment

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 33 %