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Overview
What you will study
There is broad concensus on the urgent need to pursue climate mitigation but not on the ways to do so. The International Law and Policy Options for Climate Mitigation course offered by University of Bern will guide particpants through the internatinal law framework governing climate mitigation, and then explore the climate mitigation policies that public and private actors can pursue consistently with the framework.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The international law framework governing climate mitigation
- Climate mitigation policies pursued by governments related to:Carbon pricing (EU ETS, EU CBAM, carbon taxes, carbon offsets, CORSIA), Subsidies (US IRA, EU EU Green Deal Industrial Plan), Standards: EU’s proposed regulations on batteries, deforestation, corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) and due diligence (CS3D)
- The compatibility of these climate mitigation policies with international law, including international trade law.
- International and domestic litigation related to climate mitigation
- Climate mitigation litigation options and risks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are accepted until the maximum number of participants per week is reached.
Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
International Law View 13 other Short Courses in International Law in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Government officials, Embassy staff, people working for international organizations, NGOs, industry and in legal practice
- Master of Advanced Studies of International Law and Economics (MILE) Students
- Joint LL.M. / Diploma of Advanced Studies Trade and Investment Law (TRAIL+) Students - World Trade Institute / Faculty of Law, Unibe
- Certificate of Advanced Studies / Diploma of Advanced Studies in International Law and Economics (CAS ILE & DAS ILE) Students - World Trade Institute, Unibe
- Students from different universities across Switzerland
Tuition Fee
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International
1200 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 CHF for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1200 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 CHF for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Bern
1655 - 2130 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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