Climate Change Litigation
Offered by the Faculty of Law at Heidelberg University and the Faculty of Law at the University of Chile
Climate change litigation is a growing global phenomenon, often driven by civil society organizations seeking to hold states and corporations accountable for their role in climate change or to obtain compensation for its effects.
This course provides an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective on the role of law in the current climate crisis, focusing on developments in both Europe and Latin America. Topics include:
- Environmental Courts and regulatory frameworks such as Climate Change Laws
- Rights of Nature and the ecocentric legal approach
- International and private litigation, with an emphasis on the German legal system
- Landmark court rulings that mandate more ambitious climate policies
- Latin American perspectives, including Water Law and environmental civil liability
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Course Objectives
- Analyze the legal foundations of climate litigation in international, public, and private law.
- Study key cases from Germany and Latin America.
- Understand the role of litigation in shaping climate public policy.
- Explore the intersection of science, law, and environmental governance.
Who Can Apply?
This course is designed for:
- Lawyers and law graduates
- Professionals in environmental studies, natural sciences, geography, and related fields
- Public servants, NGOs, companies, and ecological communities
Requirements:
- Intermediate level of English (minimum B1/B2, no certification required)
- University degree (Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
The course will be delivered in Spanish and English
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Dates | From September 4 to October 21, 2025 |
Modality | Online |
Schedule | Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30–3:00 p.m. (Chile) Tuesdays: 6:30–8:00 p.m. / Thursdays: 7:30–9:00 p.m. (Germany) |
Course Language | Spanish and English |
Requirements | - Intermediate English level (minimum B1/B2, no certificate required) - University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) |
Certification | Certificate of participation (minimum 80% attendance required) |
Cost | CLP $390,000 15% early payment discount: CLP $331,500 (until 08/28/2025) International reference: USD $405 |