ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

The course is part of the supplementary activities of the Environmental Sciences degree program and aims to provide students with the essential legal language and fundamental tools of environmental law.
The course begins with the basics of law and then explores various environmental issues, considering both the environment as a natural asset and as human-made or modified assets.

The first part of the course will introduce general legal concepts, which will later be revisited in the context of environmental law:
The legal system and sources of law
Legal subjects
Goods and property
Compensation for damages

The second part of the course will build on these general themes, applying them specifically to environmental law:
Sources of environmental law
Parties involved in environmental legal matters: protection of private individuals and the state; legal actions available for their protection; the role of environmental associations
Regulation of environmental assets (landscape, water, cultural heritage, etc.), with a focus on rules promoting sustainability and solidarity
Regulations on land reclamation and territorial protection
Measures against illegal construction, with particular reference to restrictions on the negotiation of non-compliant properties
Environmental damage regulations, aimed not only at compensation but also, and above all, at prevention

1. Knowledge and Understanding
Understanding the multilevel legal system that currently governs relationships between private individuals and between private individuals and public authorities in environmental law.
Knowing and comprehending the specific legal institutions covered in the course.
Understanding the legal framework that defines the existence of an environmental issue, as well as the regulations governing public and private actions in environmental matters, including sanctions and civil and criminal liabilities.

2. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding
Ability to contextualize legally relevant human relationships—both personal and economic—within the appropriate legal framework.
Ability to identify the specific legal provisions or sets of provisions applicable to a given case, with particular reference to the environmental context.

3. Judgment Skills
Ability to interpret legal texts.
Ability to identify, distinguish, and relate principles and legal provisions from different sources within the multilevel legal system.
In situations of conflict or legal uncertainty, ability to determine which legal provisions or sets of rules can serve as parameters for judgment and tools for resolution or management.

None prerequisite is required

The course begins with the fundamentals of law and then examines various environmental issues, considering the environment both as a natural asset and as human-created or modified assets.

The first part of the course will introduce general legal concepts, which will later be revisited in the context of environmental law:
The legal system and sources of law
Legal subjects
Property and ownership rights
Compensation for damages

The second part of the course will build upon these general topics, applying them specifically to environmental law:
Sources of environmental law
Parties involved in environmental legal matters: protection of private individuals and the state; legal actions available for their protection; the role of environmental associations
Regulation of environmental assets (landscape, water, cultural heritage, etc.), with a focus on rules promoting sustainability and solidarity
Regulations on land reclamation and territorial protection
Measures against illegal construction, with particular reference to restrictions on the transfer of non-compliant properties
Regulations on environmental damage, aimed not only at compensation but also, and above all, at prevention

As this subject addresses issues across the traditional divisions of legal disciplines, the instructor will provide students with handouts on Moodle covering the various topics discussed in class and relevant to the course.

To explore these topics in greater depth, students are also encouraged to study the following volumes, which provide a more comprehensive treatment of the subject matter:
a) Galgano, Manuale di Diritto Privato, 2022 (or later editions), limited to the following chapters: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 (only paragraph 3.3 of Chapter 3), Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, and Chapter 19.
b) Pennasilico Mauro, Manuale di diritto civile dell'ambiente, 2014 (or later editions), Edizioni Scientifiche Italiane, limited to: Chapter 1 (entirely); Chapter 2 (entirely, except for paragraph 5); Chapter 3 (only paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9); Chapter 4 (only paragraphs 9, 11, 13, and 14); Chapter 5 (only paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 14).

The exam will be oral, and its content will be based on the exam syllabus.
During the course, exercises will be conducted, including written assignments, to assess learning progress.

oral

The assessment of students is based on the following criteria:
- Knowledge of the subject matter: Completeness and accuracy of the information provided; Understanding of fundamental concepts and their implications.
- Proficiency in legal language and terminology: Correct and appropriate use of legal terminology; Ability to express concepts clearly and effectively.
- Ability to connect different legal principles: Identification of relationships between various topics covered in the course; Application of knowledge to concrete or interdisciplinary contexts.
- The final grade will be determined based on a combination of these elements, assessing both the overall quality of the exam and the presence of significant errors or gaps.

The course primarily follows a conventional teaching approach, combined with seminar-based activities for in-depth analysis of specific topics.
The teaching materials will include useful resources for students, including the texts of the main legal provisions that will be examined.

SUSTAINABILITY
- Lecture notes, supplementary materials, and self-assessment tools available online; reference texts in e-book format
- Moodle

Accessibility, Disability, and Inclusion
Accommodations and Support Services for Students with Disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders

Ca' Foscari complies with Italian law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodations available to students with disabilities or specific learning disorders. This includes students with motor, visual, auditory, or other disabilities (Law 17/1999) and students with specific learning disorders (Law 170/2010).
If you have a disability or learning disorder and require support (such as in-class assistance, technological aids for exams, individualized assessments, accessible materials, note-taking services, specialized tutoring, interpreters, or other forms of assistance), please contact the Disability and Specific Learning Disorders Office: disabilita@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Climate change and energy" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development