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Lecturer(s)
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Filipec Ondřej, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Political and legal developments in EU environmental policy 2. EU institutions and the promotion of national interests in the context of EU environmental policy 3. Environmental policy: basic framework, principles, and starting points 4. EU measures to prevent climate change and their implementation in the Czech Republic 5. EU measures in the field of biodiversity, land use and forestry and their implementation in the Czech Republic 6. EU measures in the field of water protection and water management and their implementation in the Czech Republic 7. EU measures in the field of air pollution and noise protection and their implementation in the Czech Republic 8. EU measures in the field of the circular economy and the efficient use of mineral resources and their implementation in the Czech Republic 9. EU measures for efficient production and consumption and their implementation in the Czech Republic 10. EU measures for the regulation of chemicals and their implementation in the Czech Republic 11. EU measures in the field of biological and marine resource protection within the common fisheries policy and their implementation in the Czech Republic 12. Sustainability of cities and municipalities in the context of EU measures
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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The one-semester course is focused on imparting knowledge related to environmental protection policy in the EU and its implementation in the Czech Republic. The graduate of the course will not only know the political and legal development of environmental protection in the EU and the role of institutions that intervene in the form of this policy, but will also be familiar with measures in various areas. This primarily concerns the area of ??climate change, biodiversity protection, water and soil protection, waste management, regulation of chemical substances, etc. After completing the course, the student will be familiar with the most important topics of environmental protection policy in the EU and will know the specifics of the implementation of these measures in the Czech Republic.
Expected learning outcomes: After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the main challenges and dilemmas related to Czech and European (EU) environmental policy issues SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions and SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals 2. Understand the complexity, interconnectedness, and intricacy of issues related to environmental policy, whether in terms of policy content or the policy-making process SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals 3. Familiarize yourself with the current state and trends in the field of the environment in the Czech Republic and Europe SDG 13: Climate action 4. Analyze the causes of problems in the field of sustainability and other solutions, find political solutions and opportunities for cooperation SDG 15: Life on land 5. Prepare proposals for changes in policies affecting environmental protection in the context of sustainability SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
Active participation in discussions and webinars (20%), independent written assignments and essays (30%), final exam (open-ended questions) to verify acquired knowledge and skills (50%).
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Recommended literature
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Jordan, A. (2021). Environmental policy in the EU: Actors, institutions and processes. Taylor & Francis.
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Langlet, D., & Mahmoudi, S. (2016). EU environmental law and policy.
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Ministerstvo životního prostředí. (2021). Státní politika životního prostředí České republiky 2030 s výhledem do 2050..
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Ministerstvo životního prostředí. (2025). Státní politika životního prostředí. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
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Moldan, B. (2020). Životní prostředí v globální perspektivě. Univerzita Karlova.
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Thieffry, P. (2018). Handbook of European environmental law. Bruylant.
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Vomáčka, V. (2018). Balancing nature protection and other public interests: Czech example. In H. T. Anker & B. E. Olsen (Eds.), Sustainable management of natural resources: Legal instruments and approaches (pp. 177?219).. Intersentia.
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