The law of the sea and marine resources is presented in MARCEL through the dimension of international law and its application at the national and regional regulatory levels. This module aims at understanding how the different actors can combine their actions at sea, and what can and cannot be done with regard to marine resources.
program: Science & Society, Blue Managers
code name: MARCEL
module family: #Law
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- acquire a thorough understanding of the international law of the sea, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and comprehend its significance in global maritime governance.
- understand the various maritime zones under international law and their implications for jurisdiction and resource management.
- learn the legal frameworks dedicated to the protection of the marine environment, recognizing the legal tools available for conservation efforts.
- understand the international climate law, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its application at international conferences such as the COP.
- should learn how international and national legal instruments are implemented, with a specific focus on French implementation practices in integrated coastal zone management (ICZM).
- complete a project that requires them to integrate and apply their legal knowledge to a specific issue in marine resource or environmental law, demonstrating both depth and practical application of their studies.
TOPICS
- International law of the sea (UNCLOS)
- The maritime zones under international law of the sea
- Legal framework for the protection of marine environment
- Legal framework for prospecting, exploration and exploitation of marine resources
- Mediterranean focus: The Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean
- BBNJ focus: United Nations instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
- International climate law (UNFCCC)
- Legal instruments
- Application of the instruments at the COP
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
- International instrument
- French implementation
INSTRUCTORS
- Jean-Christophe MARTIN (LADIE, Université Côte d'Azur), module coordinator
- Julien DELLAUX (LADIE, Université Côte d'Azur)
- Frédéric Villers (Office Français de la Biodiversité)
ASSESSMENT
- Written examination
- Oral presentations
- Workshop
- The other Semester 1 modules
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- All the modules
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