Other Teaching Initiatives
 There are two other initiatives that could be pursued by the Academy in the immediate future. The proposed projects are:

development of model curricula

This initiative could focus, at least at first, on the ‘core’ subjects which are required to be taught in order for a Faculty or other institution to qualify for membership of the Academy. The approach to curriculum development could be tailored to the particular nature and requirements of each of these subjects, as follows:
International Environmental Law
identify and describe core elements of the curriculum
identify and describe possible ‘optional’ elements that might be included, according to the particular course context.
Comparative Environmental law
identify specific aspects of environmental law that are particularly suited to a comparative approach (eg environmental litigation)
describe possible methodologies for teaching and assessment in a comparative context.
Environmental Law (basic course)
given jurisdictional variations, develop a recommended ‘framework’ for the teaching of environmental law, with core and ‘optional’ components identified. This could be at the general level of pollution control, EIA, biodiversity, litigation etc.

identification of course materials for core subjects

The initiative has the objective to identify appropriate resources that can be readily accessed for use as course materials. Priority should be given to materials that can be accessed free-of-charge, such as:
UNEP publications (eg the proposed consolidated Compendium of leading environmental law cases);
other institutional publications (eg, ADB’s 2 volume work, edited by Craig et al);
Internet-based resources (eg. per Ecolex)
Two other projects that the Academy would like to explore further once the teaching program has begun to evolve are:
establishment of a Directory of environmental law courses; and
development of a specialist Diploma/Certificate course under the banner of the Academy.
Although there may be technical challenges in deploying information technologies in developing regions, the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law is committed to improve IT capacities, and recognizes that programs delivered by such means need to be sensitive to the political, cultural and legal circumstances within the recipient country.

A long term plan is in preparation in consultation with the IUCN Environmental Law Program and in collaboration with Academy members and founders institutions.