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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Environmental Law online certification course highlights the current environmental scenario emphasising climate change, biodiversity loss, air, and water pollution. The course has been curated by the National Law University, Delhi, and will run for fifteen weeks. This is a core programme and open online course offered by Swayam at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
In this course, you will learn about the framework of environmental law and its fundamental concepts and essential themes. The Environmental Law course certification curriculum will also include international environment laws, nuclear energy laws, disaster management, and the principles related to environmental law. Dr. Bharti Kumar of National Law University Delhi will conduct the programme.
The Environmental Law programme by Swayam will include internal assessment in the form of assignments and a term-end proctored examination. Both the internal assignments and exam scores will collectively determine whether you will get the certificate at the end of the course.
The Highlights
- Law course
- Core program
- Proctored examination
- No enrolment fees
- Online course on Swayam
- UG/PG level
- Fifteen-week duration
- Offered by National Law University Delhi
- Internal assessment
- Certificate on completion available
Programme Offerings
- Offered by NLUD
- No enrollment fee
- Environmental studies Term-end exam
- Ongoing course
- Fifteen-week duration
- regular assignments
- course certificate
- Law program
- Core course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | NLU Delhi |
Eligibility Criteria
To achieve the Environmental Law certificate, you will have to qualify in the internal assessment (30% weightage) and the proctored exam (70% weightage). The final score will be determined by considering both these evaluation mediums.
The passing scores are as follows:
10/30 in assignments
30/70 in exam
40/100 in the final score
All three criteria must be met to achieve the certificate.
What you will learn
After completing the Environmental Law program by Swayam, you will learn in-depth about the following topics:
- Developments in international environmental laws
- Understanding the importance of public participation through remedies like RTI and PIL.
- The role of environmental institutions, societies, and NGOs in promoting environmental causes
- The constitutional framework around the environment in different countries, including India
- Learning about the emerging environmental hazards and issues such as climate change, ozone depletion, nuclear issues, and marine ecology.
Who it is for
The Environmental Law is ideal for people who are environmentalists and are interested in dealing with environmental laws.
Admission Details
Step-I: Go through the Environmental Law online web page here: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_lw05/preview.
Step II: Find and select the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option.
Step III: Here, you can sign in/sign up to create a new Swayam account. Enter the required details and get your email ID verified to complete the registration.
Application Details
The Environmental Law program does not ask you to fill any forms to apply. You simply have to sign in/sign up on the website by providing your username, password, and email address. You will receive a code to verify your email address. Once you enter it, your admission is complete.
The Syllabus
- Principles of environmental law
- Introduction of international environmental law
- Sources of laws on the environment
- Human rights related to the environment and constitution of the world
- High seas and the outer space
- Water pollution laws
- Wetlands regulation
- Environment and dams
- Coastal regulation laws in India
- Energy laws
- Air pollution laws
- Depletion of ozone
- Laws related to climate change
- Technology transfer and Financial mechanisms
- Chemicals and impact on the environment
- Law relating to waste management
- Environment and industrial disasters
- Environment and disaster management
- Laws pertaining to plastic and bio-medical waste management
- Environment crimes
- Wildlife protection
- Mining sector regulation in India
- Laws concerning forest conservation in India
- Biodiversity
- Access and benefit-sharing
- Bio-safety and legal issues
- Procedural environmental rights
- Environment impact assessment
- Contribution of NGOs in environment protection
- Environmental cases judicial remedies
- Environmental harm: responsibility and liability
- Laws related to nuclear energy
- Environment and armed conflict
- International environment institutions
- Regional environmental co-operative framework
- International laws and the protection of the Arctic and Antarctica
Evaluation process
A term-end proctored examination for Environmental Law certification will be held after you complete the course. This exam will hold 70% weightage in your final score and is, therefore, vital if you want the certificate. The exam date and other details will be revealed later.
Instructors
NLU Delhi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
A proctored exam will be held at the end of the course. It is necessary if you want the certificate.
You can find a list of books that are referenced in the syllabus on the course page.
The Environmental Law program is 15 weeks long.
The date of the Environmental Law certification exam has not been released yet. You are encouraged to visit the course website for the latest details.
The internal assessment carries 30% weightage in the final score.