EU Environmental Policies & Law (POLLEN)

2 April - 13 April 2024 / in-class course

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Registrations are open! The registrations are open until March 2, 2024.

The discounted registration period has been extended until January 15th, 2024.

Venue

UCLouvain Saint-Louis - Bruxelles

Room P61 & P02 - Rue du Marais 119.

Contact

Admission Requirements

Application 2024

Programme 2024

Welcome

The POLLEN Module is organized by the Institute for European Studies (IES) in partnership with the Research Centre in Political Science (CReSPo) at UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles, Belgium.

In 2016, the European Commission selected this programme as a Jean Monnet Module (2016-2019).

The POLLEN Module aims to promote excellence in teaching EU Environmental studies and consists of a two-week intensive and interdisciplinary course of over 40 staggered teaching hours delivered by renowned scholars and practitioners who expose participants to a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.

It aims to equip students and professionals with a rigorous understanding of relevant and pressing environmental challenges, with an overarching emphasis on:

EU Environmental Law

EU in  Multilateral Negotiations

Air Pollution in Court

EU Climate Change and Energy Governance

EU Waste Management, Chemicals, and Nanotechnologies

Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, and Trade

Program highlights

Interdisciplinary Program

Confirmed Speakers

Active Learning Forum

My Pollen Talks

Policy Briefs

Its added academic value relies on its interdisciplinary character. Confirmed speakers come from humanities and social sciences, Law and from applied sciences. It thus exposes participants to a range of theoretical approaches and methodological skills, helping them bolster their career prospects and grasp the environmental challenges Europe faces today.

Teaching Method

This program offers a dynamic blend of traditional and interactive learning settings. The lectures provide participants with the necessary theoretical and analytical tools to comprehend the key legal, political, and economic issues related to environmental protection. Additionally, the conference-debates propose real-life "case studies" and foster engaging discussions among practitioners and participants.

To enhance the learning experience, we have introduced innovative pedagogical activities such as the Active Learning Forum and a dedicated training session. These activities aim to develop participants' analytical and communication skills, ensuring a practice-oriented approach to the course.

At the end of the program, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and insights through a short talk known as "My POLLEN Talks". Furthermore, they will be required to submit a policy brief, known as the "POLLEN Policy Brief," demonstrating their ability to apply the acquired knowledge to practical situations.

The course itself spans a rigorous and intensive two-week period, comprising over 40 teaching hours. Renowned scholars and practitioners in the field conduct these sessions, ensuring an interdisciplinary approach that exposes participants to a wide range of perspectives and expertise.