As an introductory course for undergraduate students, environmental law provides a framework for understanding the environmental issues which humans are faced with today and the implications of these issues for law making and policy. Although environmental law is a relatively new subject, it has grown dramatically in scope and complexity in the last 25 years, playing an increasing important role in diverse aspects. 

    The objectives of this course are observing substantial influence of institutional factors and discussing the role of the legal system in addressing environmental problems. This fundamental course provides participants with a comprehensive examination of key environmental law and policy areas, paying particular attention to practical questions emerging from Taiwan’s regulatory policies, administrative institutions and judicial decisions. From this course, students will have insight into the following issues: development of environmental rights; environmental legislation, regulatory structure and citizen participation; economic incentive and environmental fees; public nuisance disputes and environmental liability; environmental impact assessment, regulatory negotiation and environmental administration, international environmental issues and sustainable development.