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Explores international environmental law, including human health. Examines international regimes on managing natural resources and controlling pollution—including the international institutions designed to promote cooperation and resolve disputes—and addresses reconciling the interests of developed and developing countries. Examines international watercourses, biodiversity and genetically modified organisms; global warming and the relation between trade/investment and environment; and human rights and the environment. Each student makes an oral presentation of an environmental treaty in class. Paper. (This is a cross-listed course offered by the International Law and Organizations Program that also can fulfill a requirement for the International Policy Program.) Limited to 15 students. <a href="http://bit.ly/1bebp5s" target="_blank">Click here to see evaluations, syllabi, and faculty bios</a>