International Environmental Law

Studies of the treaty negotiation process, role of international institutions in developing and implementing environmental agreements, relationship between environmental law and international issues, and developing countries’ perspectives on environmental law. Issues covered include: climate change, export of hazardous waste, deforestation and biodiversity, Antarctica, and environmental concerns in war, human rights, and development financing. INL International Business Transactions (3.0); 3 cr. US law and most-favored nation treatment, subsidies, dumping, unfair trade practices, and disruptive imports under the escape clause. Specialized problems in regulating exports under the Export Administration Act, boycotts, corrupt practices, and restrictive business practices may be covered.