The aim of the series is to:
In a series of lectures, judges from around the world offer insights into the normative framework of Global Environmental Law from a variety of perspectives and jurisdictions.
This lecture series has been developed by Justice Brian Preston (Visiting Professor) and Professor Petra Minnerop (Professor of International Law).
Please find the links to the lectures below:
Dr Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, 'The Role of Regional Courts in Resolving Environmental Law Disputes: Are They Effective?' (13/10/22)
Justice Nambitha Dambuza, 'Respect for the Environment in Indigenous Cultures: Learnings for Development of Environmental Law' (25/10/22)
Dr Emmanuel Ugirashebuja
Former President of the East African Court of Justice, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Rwanda
The Role of Regional Courts in Resolving Environmental Law Disputes: Are They Effective?
13 October 2022, 4pm
Justice Nambitha Dambuza
Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
Respect for the Environment in Indigenous Cultures: Learnings for Development of Environmental Law
25 October 2022, 4pm
Justice Hima Kohli
Supreme Court of India
The Role of the Indian Judiciary in the Development of Environmental Jurisprudence
2 December 2022, 12pm(Rescheduled from 25 November 2022, 4pm)
Justice Michael Wilson
Supreme Court of Hawaii
Application of the Environmental Rule of Law in the Times of Emergency
Justice Suntariya Muanpawong
Overlapping Tensions among Environmental, Administrative, Criminal and Civil Law in Thailand
26 January 2023, 10am
Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla
The Influence of Global Environmental Law on Nepalese Environmental Law and Jurisprudence
10 February 2023, 11am
Justice Brian Preston
Globalisation and Harmonisation of Environmental Law
13 March 2023, 11am
Professor Antonio Benjamin
Judges and Biodiversity
28 March 2023, 4 pm