Certificate in Environmental Law (03 months)

Course Code and Title	:Certificate Course in Environmental Law
Target Group	: Executives, Administrative staff, Officers, Interested General Public, University students preparing for employment.
Pre-requisition	: None
Hours of Study:	Credits:	15	Workshop/s:	02 No.
Course Synopsis:	:This course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for Certificate in Environmental Law. It integrates theoretical learning, group discussions, case studies, presentations, role-plays with interactive workshops designed to enhance professional competence and workplace readiness.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) of the Course: After successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to ILO 1: Understand the foundations of environmental law and its guiding principles. ILO 2: Analyze international treaties and their implications at the national level. ILO 3: Interpret and apply national environmental legislation. ILO 4: Evaluate enforcement mechanisms and the role of courts and agencies. ILO 5: Address emerging legal challenges related to climate change and sustainability.
Teaching and Learning Methods	: Interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, presentations, role-plays, and real-world scenario analysis.
Delivery method/s	:Blended learning – online lectures, live workshops and enriched activities Guest Lectures: Environmental lawyers, judges, policymakers Workshops: EIA preparation, legal drafting, advocacy skills Field Visit: Courts, regulatory agencies, or protected areas Seminar: Debates on controversial legal issues (e.g., mining, climate litigation)
Course Content	:Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Law (2 weeks – 1 credit) Definition, scope, and importance of environmental law Principles of environmental law (precautionary, polluter pays, sustainable development) Historical evolution of environmental law globally and locally Module 2: International Environmental Law & Conventions (3 weeks – 2 credits) Key international treaties and conventions (Stockholm, Rio, Paris Agreement) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Basel Convention on waste Module 3: National Environmental Legislation (3 weeks – 2 credits) National Environmental Act (example: Sri Lanka or local equivalent) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations Air, water, and soil pollution control laws Wildlife, forestry, and coastal conservation legislation Module 4: Enforcement & Compliance (3 weeks – 2 credits) Role of courts, tribunals, and environmental agencies Public interest litigation and citizen rights Role of NGOs and civil society in environmental protection Case studies on successful/failed enforcement Module 5: Emerging Issues in Environmental Law (2 weeks – 1 credit) Climate change and carbon law Environmental justice and indigenous rights Corporate environmental responsibility and green laws Sustainable development and renewable energy regulation Module 6: Applied Project / Moot Court (3 weeks – 3 credits) Simulation of an environmental litigation case (moot court) Preparation of legal briefs and oral arguments Case study analysis of landmark judgments Final project report or presentation

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