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Overview
Culture exists all around us and is part of who we all are. If you're interested in understanding how climate change affects culture, and how litigation could be effective in protecting one's cultural life, come and explore more through this course. You’ll also develop practical legal skills along the way!
This course provides general insights on the intersection of protecting the right to participate in cultural life and climate change litigation. It is no surprise that climate change and its devastating impacts can leave marks on communities and affect cultural practices and more importantly people's way of life.
Cultural Rights are recognised in International Law and there are various international and domestic mechanisms that have sought to develop the right to participate in cultural life over the years. The recognition of the interconnection between the environment and cultural life is one which is demonstrated clearly through litigation relating to Indigenous Peoples rights. In light of the already devastating effects of extreme weather changes and both the foreseeable and unforeseen impacts on the environment caused by climate change, the continued protection of cultural life warrants attention.
Climate change litigation is increasing in response to inadequate government policies and actions by various industries. It's likely that such cases will continue to increase. This course intends to investigate how the right to participate in cultural life intersects with climate litigation both on an international and national level.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe generally the right to participate in cultural life.
- Identify 1 or 2 international mechanisms which protect the right to participate in cultural life.
- Understand how the right to participate in cultural life has developed concerning the protection of the environment.
- Explain what is climate change litigation.
- Recognise climate change cases in domestic jurisdictions.
- Distinguish between cases of loss and damage, adaptation, and mitigation.
- Summarise how the right to participate in cultural life interacts with climate change litigation.
Programme Structure
Course topics- Why is the right to participate in cultural life essential to the discourse on climate change litigation?
- How is the right to participate in cultural life encompassed in climate change litigation?
- What areas of climate change litigation could potentially/effectively address the right to participate in cultural life?
- Will the right to participate in cultural life be more relevant in litigation on adaptation or (potentially) loss and damage, and how?
- Is the right to participate in cultural life relevant to mitigation? If so, how does it appear in current litigation both domestically and internationally?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Law Climate Studies & Meteorology Legal Studies View 6 other Short Courses in Climate Studies & Meteorology in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is for Advanced Bachelor's students in law, international law, or international relations. Master's students in Public International Law, Human Rights Law, Climate Change Law, or Policy.
Additional requirements:
- Knowledge of policy or affairs is required. Experience in research and writing is required, with proof of the candidate's written work. Debating, public speaking/ good communication skills are essential. General knowledge of international law is required.
- Having experience working/ volunteering in an NGO, research institution, or other institution in the fields of human rights law or policy, climate change law or policy, or cultural rights is desirable.
- Please note, this course is designed for training lawyers, or those with a strong interest and demonstrable intention to train as a lawyer. However, it is also open to students who meet the standard requirements above.
Tuition Fee
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International
1100 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR per year during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
1100 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR per year during 14 days.
- Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €735
- Students at Partner Universities of VU Amsterdam: €995
- Students and PhD candidates at non-partner universities of VU Amsterdam: €1100
- Professionals: €1310
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /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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