Story | 16 Apr, 2020
The IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Launches New Webinar Series
The IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law is launching a new webinar series featuring environmental law and policy experts from around the world.
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
Pandemic Control Measures and the Rule of Law
In a trilogy of essays, WCEL Member, Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti addresses global pandemic (Covid-19) and the role of the legal system.
Story | 06 Apr, 2020
WCEL Member Highlights the Important Role of Environmentally Dedicated Courts
WCEL Member Eeshan Chaturvedi assesses the role of dedicated environmental judicial systems in “Green Courts: The Way Forward?”
Story | 01 Apr, 2020
By Denise Antolini - Judges and experts from around the world gathered in Hawaiʻi to discuss the role of judges in interpreting and developing the Environmental Rule of Law.
Story | 23 Mar, 2020
UNESCO Publishes World Water Development Report 2020 – Water and Climate Change
By Stefano Burchi, Chair, WCEL Water and Weltands Specialist Group
Story | 12 Mar, 2020
WCEL Postpones 2nd World Environmental Law Congress in Rio de Janeiro
In light of the rapid developments in the global health risks posed by COVID-19 and increasing complications for international travelers, the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) has postponed the 2nd World Environmental Law Congress (Rio Congress), the 3rd General Assembly for the…
Story | 21 Feb, 2020
By Damilola S. Olawuyi - When leading international law scholars convened in Settat, Morocco for the 2019 Middle East and North Africa Environmental Law Scholars conference, hosted by the College of Law, Hassan the First University, Settat, Morocco, in December 2019, they set out to determine…
Story | 12 Feb, 2020
IUCN WCEL Climate Change Specialist Group side-event at COP 25
IUCN WCEL Climate Change Specialist Group hosts a side-event on the “Role and Regulation of nature-based solutions, including the role of carbon markets” during COP 25.
Story | 10 Feb, 2020
Candidates for IUCN Council 2020 - 2024
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, taking place in Marseille, France, from 11-19 June 2020, IUCN Members will elect a new Council for 2020-24. IUCN is pleased to announce the nominated candidates for the positions of President, Treasurer, Chairs of Commissions and Regional Councillors.
Story | 09 Feb, 2020
WCEL at the 13th Meeting of the OECD Water Governance Initiative
By Stefano Burchi, Chair, WCEL Water & Wetlands Specialist Group - WCEL took part in the 13th OECD WGI meeting (Paris, 9-10 January 2020), and presented the Brasilia Declaration of Judges on Water Justice.