Complementary Course: Comparative Climate Change Litigation
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
This course aims to:
- increase students' knowledge of some aspects of Climate Change Litigation in the Italian legal system and in the other systems that will be analyzed;
- provide examples related to the issues addressed in the course of Comparative Private Law: the analysis of some topics in the field of Climate Change Litigation will be an opportunity to apply the methodological tools of Comparative Law and observe some characteristics of the national systems that will be examined;
- introduce students to the use of the main tools of legal research, including databases on Italian and foreign law made available by the University.
- increase students' knowledge of some aspects of Climate Change Litigation in the Italian legal system and in the other systems that will be analyzed;
- provide examples related to the issues addressed in the course of Comparative Private Law: the analysis of some topics in the field of Climate Change Litigation will be an opportunity to apply the methodological tools of Comparative Law and observe some characteristics of the national systems that will be examined;
- introduce students to the use of the main tools of legal research, including databases on Italian and foreign law made available by the University.
Expected learning outcomes
Students should acquire a good knowledge of the legal issues analyzed and understand the main characteristics of the different legal systems.
Students should acquire adequate analytical and argumentative skills on the cases and materials discussed in class, through the use of correct legal terminology.
Students should acquire a basic knowledge of the main legal research tools illustrated during the course
Students should acquire adequate analytical and argumentative skills on the cases and materials discussed in class, through the use of correct legal terminology.
Students should acquire a basic knowledge of the main legal research tools illustrated during the course
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course consists of a first monographic approach to the topic of Climate Change Litigation, which gives the students the possibility to test what they learned in the course of Comparative Private Law and to see how the different national laws with their specific characteristics work. Students will also be introduced to the use of the main tools of legal research, including databases on Italian and foreign law made available by the University.
The main topics covered will be: Introduction to Climate Change and Global Warming; Standing; Categories of Actions; Causation; Interaction between National and International Law; Courts, Remedies and the Separation of Powers.
These issues will be addressed in a Comparative Law perspective, taking into account what happens in our and in other systems of Western legal tradition.
Students will be guided in a first approach with foreign sources (statutes, decisions), they will be stimulated to reflect on the different solutions adopted, and they will be invited to individual study through the introduction to the use of the main tools of legal research.
The main topics covered will be: Introduction to Climate Change and Global Warming; Standing; Categories of Actions; Causation; Interaction between National and International Law; Courts, Remedies and the Separation of Powers.
These issues will be addressed in a Comparative Law perspective, taking into account what happens in our and in other systems of Western legal tradition.
Students will be guided in a first approach with foreign sources (statutes, decisions), they will be stimulated to reflect on the different solutions adopted, and they will be invited to individual study through the introduction to the use of the main tools of legal research.
Prerequisites for admission
It is possible to attend the course from the second year onwards. There are no other prerequisites.
This course is also open to students who neither intend to take the Comparative Private Law exam nor follow the Comparative Private Law course.
This course is also open to students who neither intend to take the Comparative Private Law exam nor follow the Comparative Private Law course.
Teaching methods
The course provides lectures and at the same times requires the active participation of students, who will be invited to analyze and discuss some cases and to give short presentations to the class.
Teaching Resources
Materials will be provided during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Credits will be attributed to students who attend at least 70% of the course (7 out of 10 lessons).
IUS/02 - COMPARATIVE PRIVATE LAW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Masieri Carlo Maria
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Appointment via email
Students can meet dr. Masieri either at the Department of Private Law and Legal History or via Microsoft Teams. Please contact dr. Masieri via email in advance.