Climate Change and Human Rights

Climate Change and Human Rights

Instructor: Youssef Farhat

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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This course is primarily aimed at anyone interested in learning about the growing field of climate change and human rights. It will discuss the history of the field, key actors and cases, as well as emerging trends and takeaways.

In this course, you will learn about the climate change and human rights field. If you want to learn more, then check out our website at chrgj.org.

What's included

4 videos8 readings4 assignments5 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 29 minutes

Deep Shifts in International Law9 minutes
How Climate Rights Were Born (and Why They Matter Now More Than Ever)6 minutes
The Shape of the Field & Trends in Rights-Based Climate Litigation7 minutes
The Impact of Rights-Based Climate Litigation8 minutes

8 readingsTotal 470 minutes

Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action, Chapter 1 (Introduction: Putting Climate Change on Trial)30 minutes
Case Studies60 minutes
Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action, Chapter 2 (Explaining the Rights Turn: Legal Opportunities and Mobilizing Frames at the Intersection of Human Rights and Climate Governance)30 minutes
Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action, Chapter 3 (The Shape of the Field: Issues, Venues, Actors, and Strategies in Rights-Based Climate Litigation)30 minutes
(Optional) Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action, Chapter 4 (Addressing the Unique Challenges of Global Warming: The Evolving Law of Human Rights and Climate Change)30 minutes
Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action, Chapter 5 (The Impact of Rights-Based Climate Litigation: Typology and Illustrations)25 minutes
Climate Change on Trial: Mobilizing Human Rights Litigation to Accelerate Climate Action, Chapter 6 (Looking Ahead: Lessons, Blind Spots, and the Potential of Rights-Based Climate Litigation) 25 minutes
[Optional] General Background240 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Quiz 130 minutes
Quiz 230 minutes
Quiz 330 minutes
Quiz 430 minutes

5 discussion promptsTotal 50 minutes

In what ways does framing climate change as a human rights issue strengthen or limit efforts to achieve meaningful climate action?10 minutes
How has the transformation of climate litigation from a peripheral legal strategy to mainstream judicial discourse (2003-2023) both exposed and attempted to remedy the structural weaknesses of international climate governance? 10 minutes
The chapter describes RCC litigation from both "internal" (legal doctrine) and "external" (socio-legal field) perspectives. How does the symbiotic relationship between grassroots social movements and legal actors shape the strategic choices and tactics of RCC litigation?10 minutes
The chapter argues against viewing RCC litigation through a binary "success/failure" lens based solely on immediate policy outcomes.10 minutes
What are other things to consider when looking ahead? Any suggestions on moving forward?10 minutes

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Reviewed on May 1, 2025

It was really an honour to learn from the professionals. Thanking the teachers, the university and the platform for providing such a great course for students. Always grateful for this opportunity.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023

Very informative, but I wish it was more interactive than simply reading for most of the course.

Reviewed on May 3, 2023

Great introduction to climate change and human rights, litigation and accountability in this field.

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