Category: HL.a Law
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ESS HL.a.4 [Case Study] CITES List for African Elephants
Learning objectives CITES and the Regulation of African Elephants The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) was formally listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1989. Appendix I encompasses species that are threatened with extinction, where international trade is permitted only under exceptional circumstances…
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ESS HL.a.3 International Environmental Law
Learning objectives International Environmental Law Framework Because the causes, impacts, and solutions to climate change cross national borders, environmental law often requires international cooperation. One of the earliest global summits on environmental issues was held by the UN in 1972. Since then, governments, NGOs, human rights groups, and international organisations have developed frameworks, treaties, and…
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ESS HL.a.2 Transboundary Environmental Agreements
Learning objectives Transboundary Environmental Issues and Regional Agreements Environmental challenges often transcend national borders, necessitating cooperative and transboundary solutions. International agreements addressing these challenges generally fall into two categories: (1) those targeting transboundary pollution, such as the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP), and (2) those focused on transboundary…
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ESS HL.a.1 Introduction to The Environmental Law
Learning objectives Part 1: The Need for Law Environmental law governs the relationship between human activities and the natural environment. It is designed to address a wide range of issues, including: Its primary purpose is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of human actions on the environment. This is achieved by establishing rules and regulations…
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