ESM 296-2S
Course Name
Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Management: Climate Justice: Using Human Rights Law to Address the Climate Emergency
This course explores the intersection of climate science, justice, and law, especially human rights law, in responding to the global climate emergency. Students will examine climate science and tipping points, the three recent international advisory opinions on climate change, and other legal obligations and governance frameworks. The course emphasizes translating rights and obligations into concrete climate solutions that promote justice for present and future generations. Through discussions with guest speakers including scientists, advocates, and policymakers, students will have the opportunity to engage directly with those shaping the global climate justice movement. The goal is to give students the tools to contribute to building a fairer and more resilient world in the face of climate change.