Instructor: Gregorio Rafael P. Bueta
Categories: OCLE7880E
Enrolled: 18 students
Course description

The topic discusses the latest developments in Philippine environmental and climate laws and jurisprudence, emphasizing the important role of lawyers, courts, and government institutions in protecting the environment. It explains how environmental and climate issues affect various fields of law and daily life, making environmental awareness essential for legal practitioners. The lecture also highlights significant laws such as the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, the Philippine Space Act, and the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act, which strengthen environmental protection and sustainability efforts in the Philippines. In addition, the discussion covers important environmental principles, court procedures, and landmark cases involving environmental rights, climate change, and sustainable development. The lecture stresses that courts play a crucial role in balancing environmental protection with economic and developmental interests. It also encourages lawyers and law students to continuously study environmental and climate laws and to apply an environmental perspective in their legal practice. Overall, the topic provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving environmental legal framework in the Philippines and the growing responsibility of the legal profession in addressing climate and environmental challenges.

Gregorio Rafael P. Bueta