Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources

International Environmental Law Committee - Newsletter Archive

Vol. 11, No. 1 - February 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Alan J. Sachs and Jim Rubin…1

International Agriculture-Environmental Regulatory Update
Thomas P. Redick, Jennifer Wills, and Dan McLean…3

Legal Posture of Ocean Iron Fertilization under International Law
K. Russell LaMotte…8

Biofuels and Climate Change Redux—International Trade and Regulation Update
Jane Earley…13

Brazil’s Forestry Plan Gains Momentum after Poznan
Rafael D. B. Figueiredo…17

Country of Origin Labeling and Its Potential Trade Implications in the Obama Administration
Cari Rincker…20

Vol. 10, No. 4 - August 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Kim Stollar and Jim Rubin…1

The Challenge of Chinese Environmental Law
Robert V. Percival…2

Three Fundamental Pillars for a Better Environmental Law Framework in China
Roger R. Martella, Jr.…7

Environmental Law Cooperation with China
Steve Wolfson…10

Environmental Protection and Labor Safety in China: the Regulatory Framework and Approaches to Due Diligence
Richard A. Steinwurtzel, Liang Tsui, Andrew J. Green, Jayne Kong, Richard M. Schwartz, and Donna Mussio…13

The Environmental Impact Assessment in China: The First Step Toward Compliant Operations
Charles R. McElwee, II…21

China’s New Measures on Open Environmental Information: A Clinical View
Carlos Da Rosa…25

Amendment to the U.S. Lacey Act: Implications for Chinese Forest Products Exporters
R. Juge Gregg and Amelia Porges…32

Vol. 10, No. 3 - May 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Joe Siegel, Bill Blackburn, and Jane Luxton…1

Recent Developments in Climate Change Law and Policy
Kenneth J. Markowitz…1

REDD Taking Root in the Voluntary Carbon Markets
Katherine Hamilton…7

REDD Gets Off the Ground
Richard J. Blaustein…9

Adaptation Law and the Future of Environmental Law: How Climate Change Will Reshape Environmental Governance
Carl Bruch…13

Vol. 10, No. 2 - January 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs of the International Environmental Law Committee and the Agricultural Management Committee
Jane Luxton and Brandon Neuschafer…1

International Agriculture-Environmental Regulatory Update
Tim R. Pomeroy and Emilie Leibovitch…2

The Negotiation of Rules for Liability and Redress Related to the International Shipment and Use of Living Modified Organisms under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Tim R. Pomeroy…8

Biofuels and Climate Change—State of International Regulation and Trade
Jane Earley…11

Dead Zones and Harmful Algal Blooms
Brett Grosko…16

International Law and Policy Regarding the Placement of Artificial Reefs in the Marine Environment
Anna Burghardt…21

Member Profile: Interview with Brandon Neuschafer…27

U.S. Biotech Food-Feed Import Inspection Process and Regulatory Transparency
Thomas Redick, James Andreasen, and Brandon Neuschafer…29

Vol. 10, No. 1 - October 2007

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
Jane C. Luxton...1

Recent Australian Environmental Law and Policy
Robert Jamieson and Meredith Gibbs...1

Chemicals-Related Legislation in Argentina
Guillermo Malm Green and Angeles Murgier...10

Mexico’s Contribution to Face the New Challenges on Environmental Issues
Daniel Basurto-Gonzalez...15

Update on Canadian Environmental Law
Gray Taylor and Hilary Stedwill...18

Developments in Europe
Nigel Howorth...24

Review of Current Developments in South African Environmental Legislation
Adam Gunn...33

China: An Introduction to Current Environmental Trends
Charles R. McElwee, II...35

Vol. 9, No. 2 - May 2007

Joint Message from the Chairs
John C. Dernbach and Jane C. Luxton…1

Summary of Second Annual Legal Dimensions of Climate Change Conference
Kevin M. Gallagher…2

Climate Change on Capitol Hill: Legislative Proposals in the 110th Congress
Joel C. Beauvais…9

U.S. State Climate Action: Continuing the Federalist Tradition
Joshua Bushinsky…15

Global Warming and the Courts: An Overview of Climate Change Litigation
Allison D. Wood…18

Trends in the Extension of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs to Address Global Warming
Wendy B. Jacobs…24

The Nairobi Meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol—Efforts to Find Global Climate Consensus Continue
Charles E. Di Leva…30

Legal and Regulatory Developments—Advancing CO2 Capture and Storage as a Climate Change Solution
Thomas M. Kerr…35

Vol. 9, No. 1 - December 2006

Message from the Chair
Jane Luxton…1

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the World Trade Organization
Craig Thorn and Jillie Richards…2

Recent Developments Concerning Fisheries Subsidies
Brett Grosko…6

New Developments Regarding Marine Genetic Resources
K. Russell LaMotte…11

Implementing the International Agreement to Protect RMS Titanic
Peter H. Oppenheimer and Ole Varmer…14

Vol. 8, No. 2 - August 2006

Message from the Chairs of the International Environmental Law Committee and the Agricultural Management Committee
Vail Thorne and Daniel M. Krainin…1

Global Agricultural Regulatory Update…2

Recent Developments Concerning Trade in Genetically Modified Organisms
Brett Grosko…6

Certifying Sustainable Soy
Jane Earley…9

U.S. Soybean Production is More Sustainable than Ever Before
Kimball Nill…11

Sustainable Rainforest: Precious Resources for Tomorrow
Donald Melancon…13

New Measures to Promote the Sustainable Use of Pesticides in the EU
Sue Davidson…15

Vol. 8, No. 1 - February 2006

Chair Introduction
Vail Thorne…1

Does the World Need Two International POPs Regimes?
Jane C. Luxton…1

The Electronics Industry’s Experience with U.S. and EU “Product Stewardship” Policies
Holly Evans, Esq.…5

Trade and Environment: Moving the Debate Forward
Kevin R. Gray…10

Trends in EU Environmental Liability
Elisa de Wit and John Spinello…17

Chinese Authorities Act to Improve Environmental Enforcement
Kevin T. Haroff…20

Vol. 7, No. 2 - May 2005

Chair’s Message
Vail Thorne…1

China’s Increasing Focus on Europe: Trends and Implications for the Development of Chinese Environmental Law
Richard J. (“Tad”) Ferris…1

Judicial Environmental Activism – Lessons from India
Rajinder Sharma…8

A Decade of Shehla Zia
Dr. Parvez Hassan…13

Vol. 7, No. 1 - December 2004

Chair's Message
Vail Thorne…1

Environmental Trading - A National and International Review
G. Tracy Mehan, III…2

Emissions Trading in the United Kingdom - A Case Study
Fiona M. Mucklow...4

Uncertain Outlook for U.S. Participation in International Controls on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS)
Paul E. Hagen and Michael P. Walls…8

Update on Current World Bank Matters
Charles E. DiLeva…11

Corporate Environmental Accountability in a Third World Court
Tawny A. Bridgeford…13

Avoiding Liability from Security Mandates and Regulators with Integrated Management Systems
Michael Penders…17

Vol. 6, No. 1 - June 2004

Message from the Chair
Richard ("Tad") Ferris…1

Upcoming Committee Events and Other Announcements…3

Focus on European Union Chemicals Policy:

A Legal Perspective on the EU REACH Proposal
Robert Matthews and Claudio Mereu…5

A Business Perspective on the EU REACH Proposal
Norine Kennedy…11

Regional Updates:

China: Developments Affecting the Practice of Environmental, Health and Safety Law in China
Ellen Procter and Richard ("Tad") Ferris…20

Israel: A Constitutional (or Basic Law) Right to "Minimum Environmental Quality"
Tzvi Levinson and Thomas Julian Page…24

The Americas: Environmental Aspects of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement
Mateo Davis…25

Vol. 5, No. 1 - February 2003

Message from the Outgoing and Incoming Chairs
Outgoing Chair: William L. Thomas
Incoming Chair: Richard J. (“Tad”) Ferris

The Asian Development Bank: Capacity Building for Environmental Law in the Asian and Pacific Region
John A. Boyd

Recycling Laws Take Hold in Japan
Hiroko Muraki Gottlieb

Recent Developments in Soil Protection Policy and Law in Japan
Yoko Masuzawa

Waste Reduction and Recycling Law in Korea
Sang Don Lee

Environmental Pollution Laws in Singapore
Lye Lin Heng

Problems in Hong Kong Legislation Relating to Conservation
Joyce Wan
Lisa Hopkinson

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