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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Environmental Law online certification course highlights the current environmental scenario emphasising climate change, biodiversity loss, air, and water pollution. The course has been curated by the National Law University, Delhi, and will run for fifteen weeks. This is a core programme and open online course offered by Swayam at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

In this course, you will learn about the framework of environmental law and its fundamental concepts and essential themes. The Environmental Law course certification curriculum will also include international environment laws, nuclear energy laws, disaster management, and the principles related to environmental law. Dr. Bharti Kumar of National Law University Delhi will conduct the programme.

The Environmental Law programme by Swayam will include internal assessment in the form of assignments and a term-end proctored examination. Both the internal assignments and exam scores will collectively determine whether you will get the certificate at the end of the course.

The Highlights

Law course
Core program
Proctored examination
No enrolment fees
Online course on Swayam
UG/PG level
Fifteen-week duration
Offered by National Law University Delhi
Internal assessment
Certificate on completion available

Programme Offerings

Offered by NLUD
No enrollment fee
Environmental studies Term-end exam
Ongoing course
Fifteen-week duration
regular assignments
course certificate
Law program
Core course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	NLU Delhi

Eligibility Criteria

To achieve the Environmental Law certificate, you will have to qualify in the internal assessment (30% weightage) and the proctored exam (70% weightage). The final score will be determined by considering both these evaluation mediums.

The passing scores are as follows:

10/30 in assignments

30/70 in exam

40/100 in the final score

All three criteria must be met to achieve the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of law

After completing the Environmental Law program by Swayam, you will learn in-depth about the following topics:

Developments in international environmental laws
Understanding the importance of public participation through remedies like RTI and PIL.
The role of environmental institutions, societies, and NGOs in promoting environmental causes
The constitutional framework around the environment in different countries, including India
Learning about the emerging environmental hazards and issues such as climate change, ozone depletion, nuclear issues, and marine ecology.

Who it is for

Environmentalist

The Environmental Law is ideal for people who are environmentalists and are interested in dealing with environmental laws.

Admission Details

Step-I: Go through the Environmental Law online web page here: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_lw05/preview.

Step II: Find and select the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option.

Step III: Here, you can sign in/sign up to create a new Swayam account. Enter the required details and get your email ID verified to complete the registration.

Application Details

The Environmental Law program does not ask you to fill any forms to apply. You simply have to sign in/sign up on the website by providing your username, password, and email address. You will receive a code to verify your email address. Once you enter it, your admission is complete.

The Syllabus

Principles of environmental law
Introduction of international environmental law

Sources of laws on the environment
Human rights related to the environment and constitution of the world

High seas and the outer space
Water pollution laws
Wetlands regulation
Environment and dams
Coastal regulation laws in India

Energy laws
Air pollution laws
Depletion of ozone
Laws related to climate change
Technology transfer and Financial mechanisms

Chemicals and impact on the environment
Law relating to waste management
Environment and industrial disasters
Environment and disaster management
Laws pertaining to plastic and bio-medical waste management

Environment crimes
Wildlife protection
Mining sector regulation in India
Laws concerning forest conservation in India

Biodiversity
Access and benefit-sharing
Bio-safety and legal issues

Procedural environmental rights
Environment impact assessment
Contribution of NGOs in environment protection

Environmental cases judicial remedies
Environmental harm: responsibility and liability

Laws related to nuclear energy
Environment and armed conflict
International environment institutions
Regional environmental co-operative framework
International laws and the protection of the Arctic and Antarctica

Evaluation process

A term-end proctored examination for Environmental Law certification will be held after you complete the course. This exam will hold 70% weightage in your final score and is, therefore, vital if you want the certificate. The exam date and other details will be revealed later.

Instructors

NLU Delhi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does the Environmental Law certification course include any exam for the certificate?

A proctored exam will be held at the end of the course. It is necessary if you want the certificate.

2: Which books and texts have been referenced in the curriculum?

You can find a list of books that are referenced in the syllabus on the course page.

3: What is the duration of the Environmental Law online course?

The Environmental Law program is 15 weeks long.

4: What is the date and time of the term-end exam?

The date of the Environmental Law certification exam has not been released yet. You are encouraged to visit the course website for the latest details.

5: What is the weightage of the internal assessment in the final score?

The internal assessment carries 30% weightage in the final score.