Nicholas Bryner, WCEL Member and Chair of the WCEL Early Career Group, was recently selected as a finalist for publication in Land Use and Environmental Law Review, the definitive annual compilation of the most significant scholarly articles in environmental law.
WCEL is pleased to announce the Environment and Armed Conflict Specialist Group has been renamed as the Peace, Security and Conflict Specialist Group.听The听Specialist Group will be chaired by Professor Karen Hulme, expert in environmental protection in times of crises, such as conflict, post-鈥
By Miranda Steed - On 4 June 2019, a three judge panel for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments for the youth climate case in a packed courtroom in Portland, Oregon, USA.听
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By Gregorio Rafael P. Bueta -听Philippine jurisprudence on the environment has been on a steady pace of development since the 70鈥檚 and 80鈥檚. It got a global boost when the famous case of Oposa vs Factoran came out in 1993. In it, the Philippine Supreme Court bravely and courageously gave standing鈥
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鈥淏iodiversity is now on the international agenda to the same degree as the fight against climate change. It is essential to create an international dynamic in favour of biodiversity, with increased awareness and the involvement of the general public. By hosting and co-organising this World鈥
Dr. Parvez Hassan,听Chair Emeritus听of the World Commission on Environmental Law听Steering Committee, recently published "Resolving Environmental Disputes in Pakistan: The Role of Judicial Commissions." As a pioneer in global environmental law, Dr. Hassan has been a leader in defining the role of鈥
By听Elena Aydos -听This free online course is of particular interest to professionals in environmental and resources sectors, public policy, government sector, non-government sector and private sector (e.g. sustainability consulting).
WCEL Member Charles Okidi was honored at the University of Nairobi book launch for听"Blazing the Trail: Professor Charles Okidi's Enduring Legacy in the Development of Environmental Law" on 19 March, 2019.
WCEL Member Dr. Oliver C. Ruppel and听Dr. Emmanuel D. Kam Yogo听co-edited and published "Environmental law and policy in Cameroon - Towards making Africa the tree of life."听The publication reflects legal and political options for regulating environmental interests in the African context, which are鈥