Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law & Governance News
2022
The Law School contributes to the work of the Scottish Government on climate change and islands
Prof Francesco Sindico is on secondment with the Scottish Government Islands Team leading the Carbon Neutral Islands project
SCELG involved in multiple panels for the 2022 Summer/Winter School on Human Rights and the Environment
For the second year running, the One Ocean Hub will share research findings and methods at the Summer/Winter School on Human Rights and the Environment co-hosted by UNEP and the Global Network for Human Rights and the Environment
SCELG submits evidence to UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights
Prof Elisa Morgera, Dr Bernadette Snow and Dr Senia Febrica submitted, together with other colleagues of the One Ocean Hub, written evidence to the UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights to provide ‘inputs to a report on cultural rights and sustainable development.’
SCELG to develop new UNEP course on gender and the environment
Prof Elisa Morgera has been awarded a consultancy from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop a new e-learning programme on Gender and the Environment for InforMEA and the Law and Environment Assistance Platform.
New FAO study on human rights and the environment published
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a new legislative study which was authored by SCELG Prof Elisa Morgera and the former United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, John H. Knox.
Strathclyde Law School before the highest judicial body of the United Nations
Prof Francesco Sindico has just returned from The Hague where he acted as Counsel for the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the Case over the Dispute over the Status and Use of the Waters of the Silala (Chile v. Bolivia)
SCELG Members cited in newest UN Climate Report: “Climate Change 2022”
The work of two SCELG members has been cited in the IPCC’s newest Assessment Report
Innovative research for climate adaptation at the ocean-climate-human rights nexus
SCELG members of the One Ocean Hub have contributed to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) work on climate adaptation
Contributing to global consultations on children's right to a healthy environment
Prof Morgera continues to contribute to the global consultations on the future content of General Comment No. 26 of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
New open access article of Julia Nakamura
New open access article of Julia Nakamura (SCELG and One Ocean Hub member) analyses the normative significance of the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines
One Ocean Hub partners with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The One Ocean Hub, together with UN partners the Food and Agriculture Organization and the UN Environment Programme, have now engaged the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to organize a series of engagements to strengthen the recognition and protection of human rights of small-scale fishers and their communities during the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture
One Ocean Hub supports including the ocean in international guidance on children's right to a healthy environment
The One Ocean Hub contributed to the first global consultation on the future content of General Comment No. 26 of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Prof Morgera contributes to a policy dialogue on the international recognition of the human right to a healthy environment
Prof Morgera was invited to a policy dialogue on the international recognition of the human right to healthy environment, and its meaning for States, rights-holders and for nature.
One Ocean Hub contributes to the Global Partnership on Marine Litter
One Ocean Hub researchers contributed to share local experiences on the impacts of ocean plastics at an international webinar on the Global Partnership on Marine Litter focused on environmental justice.
One Ocean Hub and SCELG Members Publish Open-Access Article on COP26 Outcomes for the Ocean
One Ocean Hub and SCELG Members Mitchell Lennan and Elisa Morgera Publish Open-Access Article on COP26 Outcomes for the Ocean
SCELG Researcher Mitchell Lennan Co-edits Book on Fisheries and Brexit
Mitchell Lennan has co-edited a book titled ‘Fisheries and the Law in Europe – Regulation After Brexit’
SCELG member Julie Gibson co-edits and contributes chapter to book on the Omo-Turkana river basin
SCELG PhD Researcher, Julie Gibson, has co-edited a book titled ‘The Omo-Turkana Basin: Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management’.
2021
SCELG members submit written evidence to the UK Parliament International Relations and Defence Committee
The One Ocean Hub contributed written evidence to the UK Parliament International Relations and Defence Committee on ‘UNCLOS: Fit for Purpose in the 21st Century?’.
SCELG members contribute to written submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment
The One Ocean Hub submitted written evidence to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment on ‘The right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment – Toxic-free places to live, work, study and play
SCELG at Law and Development Conference
Several SCELG members contributed to the Fifth Annual Conference of the Law and Development Research Network (LDRN)
Prof Morgera contributes to international initiatives in the ocean sphere
In recent months, Professor Elisa Morgera has been invited to participate in a variety of international initiatives in the ocean sphere.
Prof Morgera contributes to EU Fundamental Rights Forum
Professor Elisa Morgera contributed to the virtual event “Scotland's leadership to 'build back better'”.
One Ocean Hub’s contributions to and reflections on COP 26
During COP26, the One Ocean Hub hosted 13 hybrid events highlighting why integrated and inclusive ocean governance is essential for tackling climate change
SCELG @ COP26
SCELG launched and presented a number of events during COP26.
SCELG members Dr. Cardesa-Salzmann and Ms. McEntee to develop UNEP course on the International Legal Framework on Ozone Depletion
Dr Antonio Cardesa-Salzmann has been commissioned by the UNEP Ozone Secretariat with the development of an online intermediate level course on the International Legal Framework on Ozone Depletion
Integrating One Health and ocean health discussions
One Ocean Hub researcher Dr Claire Lajaunie was included in the global roster of International Legal Experts on One Health of the Legal Office of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
SCELG members Mr. Malcolm Combe and Prof. Elisa Morgera amongst founding members of Land and Human Rights Forum
Two members of SCELG participated in the inaugural meeting of the Scottish Land Commission’s “Land and Human Rights Forum”
Welcome to our new LLM students
On Friday 17th of September, the Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance gave a warm welcome to its new students on the LLM Global Environmental Law and Governance during its Induction Day.
Welcome to Rebecca Williams, new Interim Director of SCELG
Following Dr. Francesco Sindico’s secondment to Scottish Government, Ms Rebecca Williams has joined SCELG as Interim Director.
SCELG collaborates with Scottish Government on the Carbon Neutral Islands project
Dr Francesco Sindico has been seconded from the University of Strathclyde Law School to the Scottish Government where he will be the Scottish Government Carbon Neutral Island project lead
SCELG shared considerations on the climate-biodiversity-ocean nexus at international workshop on Climate and Change
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to an international workshop on “Climate and Change: Legal and Ethical implications”
Prof Morgera at UN course on Multilateral Environmental Agreement Negotiations
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to the 17th edition of the annual Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreement Negotiations
Prof Morgera Invited to Contribute to Scottish “Open Government” National Action Plan
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to a roundtable discussion on how Scotland can ensure that a rights-based approach is embodied in its third Open Government National Action Plan
Earth Systems Governance high-level science-policy dialogue
Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to a high-level science-policy dialogue at the virtual Bratislava Earth Systems Governance Conference
SCELG member Lorenzo Cotula authors UN legal paper on land-related obligations
Lorenzo Cotula authored a legal paper entitled Tenure rights and obligations: Towards a more holistic approach to land governance.
Human Rights in the Face of Climate Change
Global Environmental Law and Governance LL.M Students co-authored a report on Human Rights in the Face of the Climate Crisis with the global youth-led World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WY4CJ) campaign.
Prof Elisa Morgera presents on the right to a healthy environment and the nexus between UNFCCC COP26 and CBD COP15
Prof. Elisa Morgera has recently been invited to present on the human rights and climate change at events hosted by the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA) and the Scottish Parliament, respectively.
One Ocean Hub collaborates with UNEP on SDG 14, marine litter and environmental justice
The One Ocean Hub has developed a close collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to work on a range of pressing environmental issues
World Oceans Week webinars highlighted the links between livelihoods, heritage, and ocean governance
For the second year in a row, the One Ocean Hub was an official partner of the UN World Oceans Day and hosted four events during the World Ocean Week
Strathclyde to evaluate the impact of Volkswagen Group sustainable transport initiative on Greek island
The University of Strathclyde will evaluate a new sustainable transport initiative, led by the Volkswagen Group and the Greek government
SCELG Member Kate McKenzie wins 2021 SGSSS Impact Grant Competition
SCELG member Kate McKenzie has won the public vote to be named winner of this year’s Scottish Graduate School of Social Science’s Research Impact and Knowledge Exchange Competition.
SCELG member contributes to RURALIZATION Report
SCELG member Malcolm Combe contributes to RURALIZATION Report on legal and policy arrangements in 28 member states
SCELG PhD graduate Dr Iyan Offor to become Law Lecturer at Birmingham City University
SCELG PhD graduate who successfully defended his viva in February 2021, will commence an open-ended lectureship in law at Birmingham City University
SCELG Member Kate McKenzie shortlisted for SGSSS Impact Grant Competition
SCELG member Kate McKenzie has been named one of six finalists who were shortlisted for this year’s Scottish Graduate School Social Science’s (SGSSS) Impact Grant Competition
SCELG members Tallash Kantai and Graham Hamley respond to a call for written submissions by the UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights
SCELG PhD researchers Graham Hamley and Tallash Kantai , along with Prof Bhavani Narayanaswamy of the Scottish Association for Marine Science, prepared a written submission for the UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and plastics, in response to a call for information on the lifecycle of plastics and human rights.
SCELG Members participate and present in a Virtual Training Workshop
SCELG Members Prof Elisa Morgera and Julia Nakamura participate and present in a Virtual Training Workshop on Small-Scale Fisheries’ policy and legal issues
SCELG member Dr. Sajeva contributes a chapter to book on Rights of Nature
Dr. Giulia Sajeva, contributed with a chapter on “Environmentally Conditioned Human Rights: A Good Idea?” to the book edited by Daniel P. Corrigan and Markku Oksanen
One Ocean Hub contributes to UN consultations on environmental defenders
Prof Elisa Morgera and One Ocean Hub colleagues from the University of Cape Town, South Africa contributed to a global consultation organized by the UN Environment Programme on the protection of environmental human rights defenders
Prof Morgera contributes to UN event on SDG 16 and indigenous peoples’ rights
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN to contribute to an international event titled “Sustainable Development Goal 16 and Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights: The role of FAO in contributing to achieving peace and justice for Indigenous Peoples.”
Prof Morgera invited to advice European External Action Service on Biodiversity and Human Rights
Prof Morgera was invited by the European External Action Service to contribute to a virtual roundtable discussion on human rights and the environment.
Prof Morgera contributes to UNEP study on environmental justice and plastic pollution]
Prof Elisa Morgera participated in a virtual event organized by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on a new study on Environmental Justice Impacts of Plastic Pollution.
Prof Morgera delivered training on human rights and the environment to UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Prof Morgera delivered a training session on "International human rights and the environment: what do they mean for the mandate of FAO?"
Owning the Land: from Private Property to Commons
Elisa Morgera and Giulia Sajeva have organized the Summer School Owing the land: from private property to commons as part of the PhD programme in Human Rights of the Università degli Studi di Palermo
SCELG Member Julia Nakamura co-authors article published in July’s issue of Marine Policy Journal
A new article entitled Unpacking legal and policy frameworks: A step ahead for implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines, co-authored by SCELG member Julia Nakamura, is published in July’s issue of Marine Policy Journal
SCELG Member Kate McKenzie named Managing Editor of Carbon & Climate Law Review (CCLR)]
The Berlin-based journal Carbon & Climate Law Review (CCLR) has named SCELG member Kate McKenzie as its new Managing Editor
SCELG PhD Researcher hosts webinar on renewable energy development in Africa
SCELG PhD Researcher Chitzi Ogbumgbada moderated for the African Natural Resources and Energy Law Network a webinar event on the challenges and opportunities confronting renewable energy development in Africa
Dr Iyan Offor Gives Evidence to House of Commons International Trade Committee on Method of Production Labelling for Animal Products
Dr Offor participated in a virtual evidence session of the House of Commons International Trade Select Committee as an expert witness to discuss food-labelling rules in relation to UK trade policy.
Scottish Government Taskforce recommends recognising the human right to a healthy environment in Scotland
The Taskforce, which was established in early 2019, is co-chaired by University of Strathclyde’s Professor Alan Miller and also includes Strathclyde’s Professor Elisa Morgera and Dr Elaine Webster on the Taskforce’s Advisory Panel.
Dr Iyan Offor Passes Viva with No Corrections
Dr Iyan Offor, who commenced his PhD at SCELG in October 2017, has successfully defended his viva and passed with no corrections.
Professor Morgera contributes to international initiatives on climate change, environment and human rights
In recent months, Prof Elisa Morgera has been invited to contributed to a variety of international initiatives focused on climate change, environment and human rights.
Professor Morgera organizes third roundtable on the human right to a healthy environment in Scotland
Professor Elisa Morgera organised the third (and final) virtual roundtable on the human right to a healthy environment in Scotland
Professor Morgera gives evidence to Scottish Government on human rights and climate change plan
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to give evidence to the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the updated Climate Change Plan that will support Scotland in transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2045.
SCELG Director co-edits book on climate change litigation
Francesco Sindico, SCELG Co-Director, has co-edited a book titled “Comparative Climate Change Litigation: Beyond the Usual Suspects”
European Commission publishes SCELG study on legal and policy aspects of DSI
The European Commission has published a commissioned study on the possible ways to address digital sequencing information from a legal and policy perspective
SCELG Marie Curie fellow Dr. Sajeva edits open access special issue on Earth Jurisprudence and nature’s rights
Dr. Sajeva edited a monographic section of the open access journal Law and Public Matters
SCELG Co-Director publishes book on International Law and Transboundary Aquifers
Francesco Sindico has published with Edward Elgar his book titled International Law and Transboundary Aquifers
2020
SCELG Senior Lecturer Malcolm Combe participates in online discussion with co-editors of Land Reform in Scotland
Mr. Combe participated in an online discussion along with co-editors Dr. Jayne Glass of SRUC and Prof. Annie Tindley of Newcastle University to discuss the book
Prof Morgera contributes to webinars on transformative ocean research, human rights and small-scale fishing communities
Prof Elisa Morgera contributed to a webinar organised by the One Ocean Hub in collaboration with the FAO on a “Small-Scale Fisheries and Blue Justice: Procedural and Substantive Rights of Fisherfolks” for the UN-Nippon Fellows and Alumni, as part of an ongoing collaboration with the UN Division on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UNDOALOS).
Dr Febrica organises webinar series
Dr Senia Febrica organises webinar series on researchers’ contribution to the UN negotiations on Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
Prof Morgera contributes to UK Parliament’s inquiry into international biodiversity negotiations
Elisa Morgera was invited to give oral evidence to the UK House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee as part of an inquiry into the pressing need to address biodiversity loss and the ongoing international negotiations on a post-2020 global biodiversity framework
SCELG contributes to European Commission’s study on EU-Africa cooperation on ocean governance
Prof Elisa Morgera, member of the Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance and Director of the One Ocean Hub, has been interviewed as part of the preparations of a study commissioned by the European Commission.
SCELG contributes to Virtual Seminar on UN negotiations on deep-sea biodiversity
Prof Elisa Morgera contributed to a discussion on intellectual property and fair and equitable benefit-sharing in a new legally binding instrument on biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions, which is currently being negotiated at the UN in New York
BeneLex researchers Parks and Tsioumani publish open-access monographs on fair and equitable benefit-sharing
Assoc. Professor Louisa Parks and Dr. Elsa Tsioumani have published two monographs
COVID-19 Island Insights Series
The COVID-19 Island Insights Series is an initiative led by the SCELG and the University of Prince Edward Island Institute of Island Studies (IIS) in collaboration with Island Innovation.
Prof Morgera organises two roundtables on the human right to a healthy environment in Scotland
Professor Elisa Morgera, Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance, organised two roundtables on the human right to a healthy environment in Scotland.
SCELG at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
SCELG returns to International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
SCELG and environmental journals
Prof Elisa Morgera appointed to Associate Editor role in two leading environmental journals
Prof Morgera publishes the second edition of Corporate Environmental Accountability in International Law open access
Prof Elisa Morgera, member of the Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance and Director of the One Ocean Hub, has published a new edition of her monograph
SCELG PhD researcher Iyan Offor publishes an article on the interaction between animal ethics and environmental ethics
Iyan Offor recently published an article in the Journal of Human Rights and the Environment entitled Second wave animal ethics and (global) animal law: a view from the margins.
SCELG Prof Elisa Morgera partners with University of Siena for Erasmus+ grant
Prof Morgera is part of a team based at the University of Siena, Italy, that was awarded an Erasmus+ grant to organize a Jean Monnet Module on European and International Environmental Law.
Lorenzo Cotula published a study exploring the interface between energy transition policies and the international investment treaty regime
SCELG member and Strathclyde Law School visiting professor Lorenzo Cotula co-authored a new report titled Raising the cost of climate action? Investor-state dispute settlement and compensation for stranded fossil fuel assets
SCELG Comments on the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy and Farm to Fork
SCELG has produced a commentary on the European Union Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and Farm to Fork Strategy
SCELG present at the American Society of International Law Annual Conference
SCELG Director moderated a session on Climate Change Litigation and the Future of the International Climate Change Legal Regime
One Oceans Hub partners with United Nations for Word Oceans Day 2020
One Ocean Hub brings forward virtual events centred around this year’s World Oceans Day theme ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’
BENELEX publishes special issue on global environmental law
Several SCELG colleagues have contributed to a special issue of the Transnational Environmental Law journal on global environmental law
Book on Oil Pollution and Environmental Justice published by former SCELG PhD Researcher
Former SCELG PhD Researcher, Eloamaka Okonkwo, has just published her book on oil pollution and environmental justice
New Marie Curie Fellow at SCELG
Exploring Rights for Ecosystem Services for local communities in Scotland and Italy
Book on Offshore Freshwater Resources published by former SCELG PhD Researcher
Former SCELG PhD Researcher, Renée Martin-Nagle, has just published her book on offshore freshwater resources.
SCELG collaborates with the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT)
Dr Francesco Sindico was invited by the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT) as part of the Institute’s celebrations for its 25 year anniversary
SCELG at Rule of Law for Oceans Conference, Oslo
PhD Researcher Mitchell Lennan presented at the Rule of Law for Oceans conference in Oslo
Professor Morgera invited to opening panel of the Annual Science Conference of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to an opening panel on the science-policy interface for achieving SDG 14 at the Annual Science Conference of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
Prof Morgera contributes to UNEP Course for Multilateral Environmental Agreement negotiators
Professor Elisa Morgera contributed to the annual Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreement Negotiations
SCELG at Arctic Circle Assembly
SCELG contributed to two breakout sessions at the Arctic Circle Assembly
SCELG at the 4th Annual Conference on Law and Development
SCELG PhD Candidate Julie Gibson presented at the 4th annual conference on Law and Development
SCELG’s Professor Elisa joins new Scottish task force on human rights
The task force is to develop a statutory framework with human rights at its heart
SCELG Welcomes the Announcement of COP26 in Glasgow
Glasgow to host the 2020 UN climate summit
SCELG at World Water Week
SCELG member participated in World Water Week.
SCELG presents at the 2nd Conference on Animal Law, Ethics and Policy
PhD researcher Iyan Offor presents at conference.
SCELG continues its work on Brexit and the environment in Scotland
PhD researcher Miranda Geelhoed makes contributions to ongoing academic and policy debates.
One Ocean Hub Completes Inception Phase
One Ocean Hub has completed its 3 month inception phase with 3 regional workshops in South Africa, Ghana and Fiji.
SCELG Welcomes New Doctoral Candidates
Several new PhDs students have recently begun research at SCELG.
SCELG Visiting Researchers
Several new visiting researchers have recently begun research at SCELG.
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Leverhulme Fellowship
Saskia Vermeylen will begin her fellowship in May 2019.
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Law, Arts and Islands Resilience Project: Third Workshop
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SCELG Affiliates Guest-Edit Asian Bioethics Review
Claire Lajaunie and Pierre Mazzega are guest editors of a special issue on the Ethics of Biodiversity Conservation. -
Recent SCELG Publications
A round-up of publications by SCELG members and affiliates.
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SCELG PhD Success
Renée Martin-Nagle has recently been awarded her PhD.
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SCELG contributes to 2019 UN Environment Assembly
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BENELEX at Glasgow University TEDx Talks
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SCELG at Scottish Parliament’s Briefing on effective environmental protections
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SCELG and the Implementation of the Islands (Scotland) Act
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SCELG leads £20 million programme aimed at tackling threats to the world’s oceans
One Ocean Hub will involve more than 50 partners.
2018
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SCELG Contributes to Scottish and International Research on Environmental Crime
Antonio Cardesa-Salzmann has contributed to various efforts focused on environmental crime.
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SCELG Contributes to Scottish Environmental Governance Discussions Related to Brexit
SCELG has been involved in various processes analysing risks and identifying ways forward for Scotland’s environmental governance and environmental rights.
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SCELG PhDs Organise International Conference on the Law of the Sea
SCELG organised an International Law of the Sea conference on 4-5 December 2018.
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Island's Sustainability, Island Explorers project and International Courts and the Commons
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SCELG at the CBD COP in Sharm El-Sheikh (17-29 November 2018)SCELG at the CBD COP in Sharm El-Sheikh (UPDATE)
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SCELG and the CBD Consultancy on Biosafety Mainstreaming (UPDATE)
SCELG’s Elisa Morgera, Miranda Geelhoed and Elsa Tsioumani finalise consultancy -
SCELG Participates in Conference on Human Rights Innovation in Scotland
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SCELG Contributes to Discussions on a New Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to a workshop organized by Scottish environmental NGOs to advance discussions on the creation of a new Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland.
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SCELG Contributes to Climate Legislation Debates in Scotland
Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to a Cross-Party Group meeting at the Scottish Parliament focusing on climate justice.
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SCELG, IPCC Special Report 1.5°C, and Climate Change Litigation
Co-director Francesco Sindico joined a group of experts from academia and practice to introduce the session on “Human Rights Thresholds in the Context of Climate Change”.
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Law, Arts and Island Resilience Project: Second Workshop
Second workshop on the Islands (Scotland) Bill and resilience and sustainability on Uist.
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SCELG Welcomes New LLM Students
Staff and current students gave a warm welcome to new LLM students during a special Induction Day on International Law and the Environment.
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SCELG at UN Negotiations on Marine Biodiversity
Prof Morgera and Dr Diz participated in the first session of UN negotiations of a new treaty on marine biodiversity at the UN Headquaters in New York.
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SCELG and the Revision of the IV Montevideo Programme
SCELG has been invited by the UNEP Law Division to participate in the ongoing revision of the IV Montevideo Programme.
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SCELG and the RSGS Celebrate Polly Higgins
SCELG and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society organised the award ceremony of the Shackleton Medal, which this year was awarded to Ms Polly Higgins.
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SCELG Awarded Cefas Consultancy
Dr Daniela Diz & Mitchell Lennan have been awarded a consultancy from the UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies to produce a study assessing governance structures and legal instruments for recreational sea fishing.
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SCELG at the Second SOI Global Dialogue
Dr Daniela Diz and Mara Ntona participated in the second meeting of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative Global Dialogue.
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SCELG Welcomes Researchers from the KMI
SCELG had the pleasure of receiving the visit of Dr Sujin Park and Mr Daekyung Kim, researchers at the Korea Maritime Institute.
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SCELG Inaugurates Collaboration with Institute of Uncanny Justness
The Insitute is a school for ecological citizens consisting of a trans-disciplinary practice-based social learning collaborations.
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SCELG Launches Research on Outer Space law
Dr Saskia Vermeylen has been awarded a Leverhulme fellowship to develop a new research strand.
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SCELG Director at Xiamen Academy of International Law
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to take part in the 2018 summer programme of the Xiamen Academy of International Law.
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BENELEX at Cambridge Conservation Initiative Expert Meeting
Prof Elisa Morgera contributed to the CCI expert meeting, as well as a panel discussion with Sir David Attenborough.
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SCELG at the World Heath Organisation
Dr Stephanie Switzer was invited to contribute to a two-day, closed-door workshop on pathogen sharing in Geneva.
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2018 IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Hosted by SCELG
The gathering took place in the United Kingdom for the first time after the Law School's 2014 bid.
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SCELG at the Convention on Biological Diversity
Dr Diz presented at the CBD.
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SCELG at High Seas International Conference
Dr Diz presented at the Nausicaá High Seas International Conference.
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SCELG Climate Change Litigation Project
The centre has been working for over a year with the University of Geneva on a project on climate change litigation.
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Report co-produced by SCELG and the ngr4SD
“Localizing the SDGs: regional governments paving the way” captures the efforts of regional governments in their implementation of the SDG.
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Law, Arts and Island Resilience Project: First Workshop on North Uist
Workshop on the Islands (Scotland) Bill and resilience and sustainability on Uist.
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Pupils Visit Strathclyde for Island Explorers Programme
505 pupils from 2 primary schools in Glasgow visited the University of Strathclyde to celebrate the finale of the inaugural Island Explorers programme.
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SCELG co-director publishes article on the Guarani Aquifer Agreement
Francesco Sindico's article reflects on the added value of the Agreement in the management of the Guarani Aquifer System.
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SCELG Workshop on Brexit, the Environment, and Human Rights
A report on our recent Brexit-focused workshop.
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SCELG at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
SCELG affiliate completes an internship with the Legal Office at the ITLOS in Hamburg.
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SCELG Represented at Images of Research Competition
Four SCELG members have had their images shortlisted in this year's contest.
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Announcing the 2018 Festival of Environmental Law & Governance
The festival takes place from 30th April - 4th May 2018.
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SCELG Welcomes Visiting Researchers
A new group of visiting researchers are carrying out their work at SCELG in 2018.
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SCELG partners with UN Division for the Law of the Sea (UNDOALOS)
SCELG has been invited by UNDOALOS to become one of the academic institutions that host fellows on the United Nations-Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme.
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SCELG Oceans Update
An update on SCELG's recent oceans work.
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SCELG co-director appointed to Human Rights Advisory Group
Professor Morgera, SCELG co-director, has been appointed by Scotland’s First Minister to a new Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership.
2017
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SCELG awarded consultancy by the Convention on Biological DiversitySCELG at COP23 and more
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SCELG awarded a project on law and arts focusing on Scottish islands
In this project SCELG will partner with the Glasgow School of Art in what will be a truly multidisciplinary project.
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SCELG awarded consultancy by the Convention on Biological Diversity
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SCELG awarded consultancy on the Nagoya Protocol and specialized ABS agreements
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SCELG awarded consultancy on the right to water by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
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Dr Lorenzo Cotula appointed as Honorary Professor
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SCELG postgraduate students obtain international internships
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SCELG at the UN Ocean Conference
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SCELG to lead a new Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Fisheries project
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SCELG joins leading international partners in Montevideo to discuss future of groundwater governance
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SCELG at Small Islands Developing States Workshop
SCELG Member Dr Daniela Diz participates in Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) process -
SCELG awarded international consultancy on deep sea fisheries and marine biodiversity conservation
FAO Consultancy explores the implementation of international legal instruments related to biodiversity conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction -
SCELG at the UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14
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SCELG invited to lead the Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Fisheries project
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Recent developments on transboundary aquifer law and policy in Latin America and SCELG work
SCELG joins forces with the University of Sao Paulo and CEREGAS
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Leading Latin American groundwater expert visits SCELG
Prof Ricardo Hirata from the University of Sao Paulo visits SCELG.
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SCELG celebrates World Water Day
SCELG prepares for a visit from Prof Ricardo Hirata, Full Professor at the University of São Paulo and Vice-Director at CEPAS|USP (Groundwater Research Center of the University of Sao Paulo)
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UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Meets SCELG Members
Members of SCELG met with The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food -
Prof Morgera awarded research grant on Issues and Myths in Protected Area Conservation
Interdisciplinary research as part of the part of the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Programme -
SCELG awarded international consultancy on mainstreaming biodiversity in the agricultural sector
A collaboration between SCELG, IDLO and the Secretariat to the CBD
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SCELG concludes Memorandum with UNITAR
Collaboration on innovative teaching of international environmental law with UN Institute for Training and Research -
Working towards a more inclusive, gender equal world
SCELG PhD Stephanie Hawkins at the International Water Management Institute
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SCELG at upcoming UN marine biodiversity treaty negotiations in New York
BeneLex and Marine Benefits Side-Event at UN Headquarters (27 March)
2016
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SCELG expert at the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Renee Martin-Nagle has been invited to serve as a subject-matter expert to the 2017 Moot Court competition -
New LLM Global Environmental Law and Governance
Registration for new LLM Global Environmental Law and Governance is now open -
SCELG in the Middle East
Miranda Geelhoed presents to competent authority in Iran on the regulation of GMOs -
Research Handbook on International Law and Natural Resources
Prof Elisa Morgera, co-edits the Edward Elgar ‘Research Handbook on International Law and Natural Resources’.
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SCELG presents at BREXIT Breakfast Seminar at Holyrood on Environmental Implications
- Dr Antonio Cardesa-Salzmann and Miranda Geelhoed speak to Members of Scottish Parliament
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Prof Elisa Morgera Contributes to UN-Environment course
Annual high-profile course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements at the University of Eastern Finland
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SCELG at the UN Biodiversity Conference
Elisa Morgera and Daniela Diz will hosts a series of international side-events during the CBD COP -
SCELG in Southern Africa
Dr Francesco Sindico was at the Meeting on Tools for the Sustainable Management of Transboundary Aquifers -
Jingjing Zhao gives invited seminar on GMOs to LLM students
SCELG PhD Researcher shares her research with students LLM International Law and Sustainable Development
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SCELG in Central America
Dr Francesco Sindico participated in the first meeting of the “Ocotepeque-Ciatala Transboundary Aquifer” case study
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Paris Agreement comes into force!
Former LLM in Climate Change Law and Policy students wins a prestigious prize
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SCELG Researcher Dr. Daniela Diz invited to attend the first international meeting of regional seas organizations and regional fisheries management organizations
Cooperation and collaboration among regional seas and fisheries bodies
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LLM students receive bespoke training in presentation skills
LLM International Law and Sustainable Development
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LLM in Climate Change Law and Policy students discuss the entry into force of the Paris Agreement
LLM's residential session, New Lanark
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Our work on Brexit
The centre is actively involved in current policy and academic debates on Brexit
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CBD Consultancy on Biosafety Mainstreaming
Elisa Morgera and Miranda Geelhoed conduct consultancy on biosafety mainstreaming -
Tenure governance and the Sustainable Development Goals: leaving no-one behind the land and fisheries sectors?
BeneLex organises event at the Committee on Food Security.
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Marine Genetic Resources in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
BeneLex will organize a workshop "Marine Genetic Resources in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction", at New York University Law School.
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Professor Morgera invited to UN expert consultation on biodiversity and human rights
Professor Elisa Morgera, Co-Director of Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG), has been invited to contribute to the UN expert consultation on biodiversity and human rights in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Stephanie Hawkins contributes to Geneva Water Hub’s expert panel
Stephanie Hawkins - one of our PhD Researchers - has been in Geneva, participating as an expert for the think tank.
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SCELG presents at the 12 Kovacs Colloquium
SCELG director, Francesco Sindico, participated as a Key Note Speaker.
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Integrating Environment and Human Right Protection
Dr Francesco Sindico delivers talk titled "Beyond Paris: Challenges and Opportunities."
2015
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Registration open for IV SCELG PG Colloquium on Environmental Law and Governance
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Laura Movilla presents at International Seminar on the Human Right to Water and Sustainable Development
Visiting researcher Laura Movilla participated in and International Seminar on Human Right to Water and Sustainable Development organised by UNESCO Chair on Water and Culture of the University of the Republica (Uruguay) on 30th and 31 March 2016 -
Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law & Governance contributes to Seminar on the Paris Agreement in London
Our director, Francesco Sindico, joined the seminar organised by the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA), Climate Change and Energy Working Group and the UK Government Legal Service on 21 March 2016 -
Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law & Governance Deputy Director presents research in Leeds
Our deputy director, Stephanie Switzer, presented her research on Mutant Bird Flu to the Law and Emerging Technologies Research Group at the University of Leeds.
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