Launch of the Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance
Wednesday, 3rd May 2017, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration from 4:30 pmWe invite you to join the launch of the Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG). SCELG aims to identify and shape emerging areas of legal research in environmental governance with a strong focus on development. Our team is focussed on innovative teaching geared towards students' global employability.
Our portfolio of international projects, partnerships and courses seek to advance understanding and knowledge of the role of law across different levels and areas of environmental governance.
We are proud to work collaboratively with global practitioners, such as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the Food and Agriculture Organization, UNESCO.
This event will be opened by David Wilson, Director of Strathclyde International Public Policy Institute following which Prof Elisa Morgera and Dr Francesco Sindico, SCELG Directors, will share the vision of the Centre and key activities for the next biennium. Prof Michael Gerrard, Director of the Sabin Centre for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, will deliver a keynote address titled "Legal Tools to Force Corporate Adaptation to Climate Change: Environmental Impact Assessment, Energy Regulation, and License Conditions.
The ensuing networking wine reception is sponsored by Strathclyde’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
This event is part of the 2017 Festival of Environmental Law and Governance.
Who should attend?
Representatives from businesses and organisations, including, government, local authorities, community groups and NGOs involved in, or concerned about:
- The environment and human rights
- Climate change
- Biodiversity, oceans, fresh water, land
- The Sustainable Development Goals
- Corporate accountability
- Renewable energy
- Health, food and agriculture.
In addition, colleagues, students and prospective students with an interest in environmental law and governance, may also benefit from attending.
Benefits of attending
Attendees will:
- Gain real insight into the breadth and depth of our research and partnerships across all areas of environmental law and governance.
- Explore collaborative opportunities with the Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance.
- Share fresh ideas and perspectives.
- Meet with academics and others tackling similar challenges.
- Learn about the teaching and executive training programmes offered by SCELG.
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