Ecosystems and Human Health in the EU (module 6)

beua2003  2024-2025  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

Ecosystems and Human Health in the EU (module 6)
5.00 credits
30.0 h
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Language
English
Main themes
Through a combination of case-studies and theoretical presentations this course examines EU sectoral policies regarding the safeguard of ecosystems and human health. They will cover inter alia:
  • the regulation of chemicals (REACH, CLP, sectoral legislation (toys, cosmetics, etc.)), pesticides and biocides
  • air quality policies (including industrial emissions)
  • water quality policies
  • biodiversity and nature policies
  • selected topics of general food law (additives, GMOs, etc.).
The course pays particular attention to the relationship between science, risk regulation and law. It applies a systemic approach, underlying the links between these various policies and the main challenges the EU is facing in these areas.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • explain the content of the various bodies of legislation analysed
  • understand the interactions between these different regulatory fields
  • identify and critically analyse the roles played by the key actors involved in the shaping of such policies (Commission, European Parliament, Council, comitology committees, agencies, national authorities, interest groups, courts etc.)  
  • understand the basic concepts and principles of regulatory science and risk management.
 
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Learning outcomes
Master [120] in EU Studies
EUAB2M
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