2021
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.
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 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.
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
SCELG organised the third workshop of the Law, Arts and Island Resilience project. -
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
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited by the UN Environment Programme to contribute to the Innovation Expo. -
BENELEX at Glasgow University TEDx Talks
Prof Elisa Morgera participated in the Glasgow University TEDx Talks. -
SCELG at Scottish Parliament’s Briefing on effective environmental protections
Prof Elisa Morgera was invited to contribute to a briefing event for the Scottish Parliament. -
SCELG and the Implementation of the Islands (Scotland) Act
SCELG awarded a consultancy to assist the Scottish Government Islands Team. -
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
In November, Francesco Sindico visited Hawai’i to undertake a number of activities related to SCELG projects. -
SCELG at the CBD COP in Sharm El-Sheikh (17-29 November 2018)SCELG at the CBD COP in Sharm El-Sheikh (UPDATE)
Follow the Activities of SCELG and the BENELEX Project at the UN Biodiversity Conference -
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
An update on SCELG's recent climate change and energy work. -
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
Contributing to work on ecologically or biologically significant marine areas and on Sustainable Ocean Initiative Global Dialogues -
SCELG awarded consultancy on the Nagoya Protocol and specialized ABS agreements
The consultancy builds upon the work of Prof Elisa Morgera and Elsa Tsioumani -
SCELG awarded consultancy on the right to water by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Exploring questions at the intersection of international human rights and environmental law -
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
Elisa Morgera and Daniela Diz organise side-event on the SDGs and the blue economy -
SCELG to lead a new Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Fisheries project
Collaborations between SCELG and the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) Programme -
SCELG joins leading international partners in Montevideo to discuss future of groundwater governance
Groundwater governance in Latin America and in the Caribbean -
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
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (The Ocean Conference) -
SCELG invited to lead the Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Fisheries project
ESPA working group investigates the role of ecosystem services in sustainable fisheries management -
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.