Energy, Climate and the Just Transition

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

A mixture of theoretical-practical lessons and individual and group reflections in class, allowing students not only to acquire knowledge about the subject matter, but also to develop competences and skills relevant to their future.

Evaluation method

Students will be assessed based on a continuous evaluation model consisting of the following parts:

(a) Participation during classes - 20%

(b) Individual exercises  - 40%

(c) Group exercises  - 40%

Note regarding final exams: Students retain the right to be assessed based on a written final exam, in which they may have to answer multiple-choice and/or open questions on topics related to the learning outcomes described above. Final grades will be announced within two weeks of the exam day.

Subject matter

Part I - Introduction and theoretical framework

a) What is a just transition?

b) Distributive, Precedential, Corrective and Restorative Justice

Part II - Energy, climate, and just transition in a multi-level legal system

c) Climate and energy in international law: Human Rights, Paris Agreement and SDGs

d) Climate and energy in European Union law: EU climate law, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and vulnerability of individuals

e) Climate and energy in Portuguese law and in the context of municipalities

f) Just Transition and the Aarhus Convention

Part III - Just Transition and the Environmental, Social, and Governance Impact of Companies

g) Just transition, supply chain, and due diligence

i) Just transition, reporting obligations, and sustainable finance

Part IV - Enforcement and Compliance

j) The role of the courts in the just transition

l) The role of companies in the just transition through internal compliance mechanisms

Programs

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