Climate change has been a hotly-discussed issue among the international community due to more and more environmental impacts resulting from human activities and extreme natural catastrophes happening around every corner of the earth. Instead of studying the causes and impacts of climate change from scientific approach, this course provides a framework introducing the legal and policy analysis on climate change issues from a global aspect. In the context of Taiwan, the research of global environmental law and policy is especially important since recent natural disaster caused by Morakot typhoon was part of the consequence of climate change.

    The course is divided into eight sections. Not only issues regarding the relationships between society and climate change are the course’ primary concern, but how domestic and international energy policy and biodiversity conservation are enforced are topics that the course hope to raise. Students will have the chance to discuss newly-emerged issues, such as the drafting bill of environmental liability, amendment of environmental impact assessment law, as well as the international trade and economic incentive under the climate change context. Guest speakers are invited to give insights to relevant issues and share their experiences. Students are welcomed to join the class discussions with speakers and instructors.