World Commission on Environmental Law

A Volunteer Global Environmental Law Network

 

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The World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) advances environmental law around the globe by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations of the conservation of nature and sustainable development through the conceptual advancement of environmental principles, norms, and laws, and by building the capacity of communities to benefit from the environmental rule of law.

 

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  • Supreme Court of the State of Rio de Janeiro Photo: WCEL
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    2nd World Environmental Law Congress

    WCEL has decided to split the global 2nd World Environmental Law Congress into a series of converging regional hybrid events. The regional events will consider A Critical Decade for Environmental Law by expanding upon the original Congress themes.

  • 2016 World Environmental Law Congress Plenary Photo: WCEL
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    Environmental Rule of Law

    At the 1st IUCN World Environmental Law Congress: the “IUCN World Declaration on the Environmental Rule of Law” was adopted, outlining 13 principles to serve as the foundation for developing and implementing solutions for ecologically sustainable development.

  • WCC 2020 Logo WCC 2020 Logo Photo: IUCN
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    IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020

    The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have agreed to hold the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 from 3 to 11 September 2021 in Marseille. 

  • Global Pact for the Environment Photo: Le Club des Juristes
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    Global Pact for the Environment

    The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on 10 May 2018 setting in motion a process seeking to discuss and reach agreement on the aims of a Global Pact for the Environment.

  • Global Judicial Institute on the Environment Photo: IUCN
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    Global Judicial Institute on the Environment

    The GJIE is intended as a forum to unify the ongoing efforts of various national and international organizations already preparing, training, and enhancing the capacity of judges on environmental issues. 

Environmental Law Lectures

The WCEL video lecture series provides a valuable online resource for WCEL members and partners.

 

Environmental Law Webinars

WCEL has launched a Webinar Series featuring environmental law and policy experts from around the world.

 

Partner Highlights

WCEL’s focus on maximizing collaboration draws together the global environmental law community. This page serves as an outlet to highlight the great number of activities being undertaken by partners.

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WCEL Video Library Photo: Nicholas Bryner

WCEL Environmental Law Video Library

This library provides insights from internationally recognized experts discussing critical topics of interest to the global environmental law community.

 

Global Judicial Institute on the Environment Photo: IUCN

Global Judicial Institute on the Environment

The mission of the Global Judicial Institute on the Environment (GJIE) is to support the role of judges, courts, and tribunals to respond to pressing environmental crises.

 

Opening Remarks: Conference of Judges and Prosecutors on Water Justice (8th World Water Forum) Opening of the Conference of Judges and Prosecutors on Water Justice, L-R: Justice Antonio Herman Benjamin, Roberto Carvalho Veloso, Claudia de Windt, Arnold Kreilhuber, Raquel Dodge, Cármen Lúcia Antunes Rocha,  Maria do Rosário Araújo Velano, Lord Robert Carnwath, Jayme de Oliveira, Justice Cristina Crespo, and Zhang Xinsheng. Photo: Aaron Laur

Conference of Judges and Prosecutors on Water Justice - March 2018

8th World Water Forum : 19-21 March 2018

 

Astola Island Marine Protected Area, Pakistan Astola Island Marine Protected Area, Pakistan Photo: IUCN Pakistan

Environmental Rule of Law

The IUCN World Declaration on the Environmental Rule of Law outlines 13 principles for developing and implementing solutions for ecologically sustainable development.

 

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