Introduction to Climate Justice Law and Policy

Overview

This short course is the second in a series of courses that provide a formal academic programme based on the capacity-needs of community activists and organisations. In addition to the capacity building in relation to their work, a further aim is to ensure participants have prospects of converting the certificate into credits capable of enabling access to further studies in the academy. The focus of this short course is on exploring climate justice issues and the emerging law and policy framework in South Africa through a pedagogy that promotes active learning that can inform (and be informed by) practice. The content areas include understanding the climate crisis and basic concepts; social justice issues linked to climate change (climate justice issues); the emerging law and policy framework regulating the management of climate change and climate justice issues; and finally, legal remedies and other tools for addressing climate justice issues. The law and policy instruments to be explored in particular depth include the National Environmental Management Act and Environmental Impact Assessment system (as it relates to climate change mitigation), the Climate Change Bill, the Just Transition Framework, and the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP). A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.

Duration

6 Days

Format

In Person

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