The Business and Legal Implications of Climate Change

The Business and Legal Implications of Climate Change

Dates

1 Week: March 31- Apr 4, 2025

2 Weeks: March 31 - Apr 11, 2025

1 Week: April 28 - May 2, 2025             

2 Weeks: April 28 - May 9, 2025

Location

• Cape Town                             
• Johannesburg

Format

 In-Person/Online

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$1,500 pp individual                    

$1,150 pp for groups of 5+

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$800 pp individual                        

$500 pp for groups of 5+

Course Overview

Climate change is one of the most pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges confronting the global community. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, while Africa has contributed negligibly to the changing climate, with just about two to three percent of global emissions, it stands out disproportionately as the most vulnerable region in the world. And while climate change is global, the poor are disproportionately vulnerable to its effects.

This course explores the legal, political, and scientific challenges involved in adjusting to climate change and its impact on commerce, economies, political stability and the day-day-lives of individuals. It will also address legal, political and social issues in transitioning to the use of renewable energy to replace fossil fuels that generate the climate changing greenhouse gasses that trap heat in our atmosphere.

Course Outline

The course will examine international strategies and laws, including the Kyoto Protocol, emissions trading schemes, and efforts to involve the developing world in climate change mitigation. The course will also analyze climate change laws and policies from a comparative perspective, climate change litigation, and how companies may defend against litigation involving allegations of climate damage. As noted, issues related to the transition to renewable energy, including drafting relevant legislation and challenges in related contract drafting and negotiation, will be addressed