Description

The course provides introduction to the applicable legal framework in three separate but related areas: a) basic aspects of the law of the sea; b) International environmental law related to the sea and coastal zones; and c) fisheries law. Accordingly, this course is divided into three main parts: part I emphasizes introducing the framework of the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC), especially considering delimitation of ocean areas, and on explaining the most important rights and duties of coastal states and other states in those areas. In part II the focus is on international environmental law related to the sea, especially Part XII of LOSC and other relevant treaties, as well as laws and jurisdiction issues affecting coastal zones. In part III the aim is to explain how a coastal state may regulate fisheries inside its jurisdiction, with a special emphasis on the Icelandic quota system as an example.

Learning outcomes

Students are expected to become familiar with relevant international law, including the law of the sea, international environmental law, and domestic law relating to fisheries in Iceland. Students are expected to improve their ability to work with the relevant instruments in their future occupations.

Assessment

• Exam/assignment for Part I - Introduction to the Law of the Sea (PDL) = 33.3%
• Exam/assignment for Part II - Environmental Law of the Sea (HB) = 33.3%
• Exam/assignment for Part III - Fisheries law and the Icelandic quota system (HAG) = 33.3%

Instructor

Pétur Dam Leifsson (PDL), Assistant Professor of Law - University of Iceland (supervisor) - peturl(at)hi.is
Hrafnhildur Bragadóttir (HB)
Helgi Áss Grétarsson (HAG), Specialist at the Institute of Law - University of Iceland - hag(at)hi.is

Guest lecturer

Further reading