96115 - Environmental and Energy Resources Law

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student: - knows and understands the most important principles and institutions of the subject matter, also through the highlighting of different doctrinal orientations and analysis of jurisprudence; - is able to apply the knowledge acquired to problem solving; - acquires autonomy of judgment in the evaluation of normative elements and of jurisprudential and doctrinal arguments; - is able to communicate in a clear way the knowledge acquired, and the solutions proposed for overcoming critical issues arising from the regulatory framework; - acquires learning skills that allows him to undertake further studies with a high level of autonomy and which will be useful for access to various professional profiles.

Course contents

1. The protection of the environment as a public interest worthy of legal protection
2. The sources of environmental law
3. Environmental protection in the Constitution of the Republic
4. The general principles of environmental law
5. Administrative measures for the environmental protection
6. Right of access to environmental information
7. Integrated environmental protection and assessment tools: strategic environmental assessment; Environmental impact assessment and Integrated environmental authorization
8. Waste management
9. Land use regulation
10. Management of water resources and protection of water from pollution
11. Environmental protection against atmospheric pollution
12. The fight against climate change
13. The protection of the environment and the promotion of energy production from renewable sources
14. Ecological transition and economical progress
15. Remediation and restoration of contaminated sites
16. The regulations on prevention and reparation of environmental damage

Readings/Bibliography

Recommended books

For the study of the subject

P.DELL'ANNO, Diritto dell'Ambiente, Padova, Cedam, 2022 or any subsequent editions

or alternatively

G. ROSSI (a cura di), Diritto dell'ambiente, Torino, Giappichelli, 2021or any subsequent editions

For deeping study of the principles, we recommend reading:

B.CARAVITA, L.CASSETTI, A.MORRONE (a cura di), Diritto dell'Ambiente, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2016

Teaching methods

Teaching will take place through lectures, which will be organized by the models decided nel sito del Dipartimento di Scienze Giuridiche.

Dialogue and interactions will be encouraged during class. Students will also be able to ask for additional questions or issues outside the hours of lectures, during the weekly office hours indicated at the bottom of this page.

The course aims to provide students with the tools necessary to achieve a comprehensive level of preparation on the most important principles and institutions of Environement and Energy Resources Law which also allows them to understand the many practical aspects of application.

Assessment methods

Final exam will be held in oral form and the evaluation will be expressed out in thirty. The interview will focus on the topics indicated in the "Course contents" section, in order to verify the students' acquisition of the concepts taught within the course.

 

ATTENDING STUDENTS

Students attending classes will be able to take the exam based on a differentiated program that will be communicated at the beginning of the cours.

 

ERASMUS STUDENTS

In order to take the exam, Erasmus students must study only the topics indicated from points 1 to 13 of the program indicated above in the "Contents" section.

 

The student’s degree of preparation will be evaluated as follows:

18-19 Very limiteted preparation. Basic answer to questions. Not very technical presentation

20-23 Discreet preparation. Accetable answer to questions. Exposure with elements of technicality.

24-27 Good preparation. Relevant answers. Technical and appropriate exposure.

28-29 Great preparation. Complete answers with exact terminology. Good ability exposure.

30 Excellent preparation. Answers supported by complete knowledge and with very appropriate terminology. Systematic exposure.

30 L Uncommon and excellent preparation. Very satisfying answers that denote study, indepth culture and acquired logical ability. Reconstructive and brillant exposure.

The final exam registration can only be made on-line on the University of Bologna web application

Prerequisites

The exam can be taken only after passing the constitutional and private law exams.

Degree thesis

The assignment of the thesis takes place after an interview during the reception hours indicated on the teacher's web pages.

The presence of a co-supervisor must be agreed with the teacher who assigned the thesis.

There aren't therefore waiting lists.

Teaching tools

Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Massimo Calcagnile