Story | 18 Dec, 2020
In early December 2020, the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL), in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, hosted the virtual 2020 WCEL Climate Justice Moot Court.
Story | 16 Dec, 2020
European Green Deal is well-aligned to fast-track action on Nature-based Solutions, says IUCN
Gland, Switzerland - The European Green Deal is aligned to mobilise action on nature-based solutions (NbS) and, at the same time, help deliver the European Recovery Package, according to IUCN, which co-hosted a virtual event this week the German…
Story | 11 Dec, 2020
Energy Transition Highlighted in UNFCCC June Momentum & Climate Dialogues
By Dr. Stephen Minas - The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major delays to international climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. However, while negotiating sessions have been delayed, the work of climate action is…
Story | 01 Dec, 2020
IUCN launches the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Asia
On 26 November 2020, IUCN Asia Regional Office hosted the Asia Launch of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), building on the global launch, held in July. Over 215 participants joined the online event, including representatives from…
Story | 27 Nov, 2020
Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy Ceremony Event
By Shannon Peters - On 12 October 2020, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University conferred the Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy in memoriam to environmental defenders who had lost their lives defending their land and the environment…
Story | 27 Nov, 2020
Charting the future: next steps in impact mitigation and ecological compensation webinar
Thursday December 10th 08:30 – 10:00 GMT
Story | 26 Nov, 2020
Thursday 26 November, 16:00-18:30 East Africa Time (EAT)
Story | 26 Nov, 2020
Listen to environmental law and policy experts from around the world.
WCEL Webinar Series
Story | 25 Nov, 2020
What are the emerging issues in Environmental Law?
High-level speakers from around the world address emerging issues in environmental law.
Story | 24 Nov, 2020
CEM Ecosystem Restoration Thematic Group webinar