Regulation and Environmental Risks

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

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

Evaluation method

The assessment will be based on the following options, which will count for 100% of the final grade.

• CONTINUES EVALUATION (100%)

GROUP WORK (40%)

INDIVIDUAL WORK (40%)

WORKSHOP (20%)

• FINAL EXAM (100%)

Subject matter

Part I - Introduction from the point of view of law and the exact sciences

1. introduction to the course: theory of risk regulation

2. Regulation and environmental risk: key legal concepts

Part II - Risk assessment

3. Environmental risks: basic concepts of environmental risks and risk perception

Part III - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

4. EIA in international, European Union, and Portuguese law

5. EIA as law in action: impacts by type of activity

6. EIA in practice: case studies

Part IV - Strategic Impact Assessment (SIA)

7. SIA in international, European Union, and Portuguese law

8. SIA in practice: case studies

Part V - Regulation and Risk from a sectoral perspective

9. Regulatory Impact Assessment and Environmental Risks

10. Regulation and environmental risks in the agricultural sector

11. Regulation and climate risk in the energy sector

Part VI - Workshop & Mentoring

12. Workshop & Mentoring

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: