European Law School, Specialisation Law of Sustainable Europe

The specialisation Law of Sustainable Europe specifically focusses on how (European) law deals with sustainability challenges, such as the depletion of natural resources, the development of innovative solutions to societal problems and the realisation of rights in the context of the sustainable development goals. Sustainable development is a development approach which aims to meet the needs of present generations without jeopardising the needs of future generations. EU law requires that all relevant EU policies, including trade policy, promote sustainable development so that  our society, the planet and our economy have a sustainable future. The specialisation Law of Sustainable Europe will focus on the three main pillars of sustainable development (economic, environmental and social) and topics like social justice, respect for human rights, labour and environmental standards will be addressed.