The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva and the Law, Environment and Development Centre (LEDC) co-organised a workshop on Sustainable Development Goals: Re-inventing a Space for Poverty Eradication and Environmental Protection on 25-26 November 2016 at the Graduate Institute in Geneva with the support of the Swiss National Science Fund (SNF) and the School of Law at SOAS.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2016 |
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pm |
Registration and light lunch |
INTRODUCTORY SESSION |
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12:45 pm - 1:00 pm |
Welcome and introductionProf. Shalini Randeria, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Prof. Philippe Cullet, SOAS University of London |
ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
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1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
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Environmental Human Rights – North-South PerspectivesSpeaker: Prof. Louis Kotzé, North West University Discussants : Evadne Grant, University of the West of England Dr Sammy Adelman, Warwick University Sustainable Energy for all as a Basis for Energy Justice: The Human Rights and Sustainable Development Requirements Author: Dr Thoko Kaime, Essex University Discussants: Dr Stephen Turner, University of Lincoln Mr Sébastien Duyck, CIEL |
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3.00 pm – 3.15 pm |
Tea/coffee break |
ECONOMIC TOOLS AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES |
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3.15 pm – 5.15 pm
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Economizing Environmental LawAuthor: Mr Larry Lohmann, The Corner House, UK Discussants: Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Nairobi University Ms Lovleen Bhullar, SOAS University of London Global Issues and Impacts on Local Development – The Case of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) Author: Dr Feja Lesniewska, SOAS University of London Discussant: Dr Anne Saab, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva |
JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABILITY |
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5.15 pm – 6.15 pm |
Justice and Sustainability in a Time of CrisisAuthor: Dr Sammy Adelman, Warwick University Discussants: Prof. Shalini Randeria, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Prof. Louis Kotzé, North West University |
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SATURDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2016 |
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LAND AND WATER: ACCESS, USE AND CONTESTATIONS |
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9.30 am – 11.30 am
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Land Rights and Wildlife Conservation: Competing or Complementary Agendas?Author: Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Nairobi University Discussant: Prof. Vinita Damodaran, Sussex University Water Sector Reforms and the Human Right to WaterAuthors: Dr Emanuele Lobina & Mr David Hall, Greenwich University Discussants: Dr Mara Tignino, University of Geneva Ms Lovleen Bhullar, SOAS University of London
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11.30 am - 12.00 pm |
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FOREST AND RELATED RESOURCES: CONSERVATION AND EXPLOITATION |
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12.00 pm – 3.00 pm 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm (Lunch break) |
Ecosystem Services in the context of mangrove forest management in Bangladesh: a case study of Rampal coal power plant projectAuthor: Prof. Jona Razzaque, Bristol University Discussants: Dr Stephen Turner, University of Lincoln Dr Feja Lesniewska, SOAS University of London
Mining, Development and EnvironmentAuthor: Dr Felix Padel, Sussex University & Ms Malvika Gupta, University of Delhi Discussants: Prof. Vinita Damodaran, Sussex University Mr Salil Tripathi, Institute for Human Rights and Business
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3.00 pm – 3.15 pm |
Tea/coffee break |
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND QUESTIONS OF JUSTICE |
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3:15 pm – 5.15 pm
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Industrial Disasters and Access to Justice – The Bhopal DisasterAuthor: Ms Seema Joshi, Amnesty International Discussants:Mr Salil Tripathi, Institute for Human Rights and Business Mr Tim Edwards, International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal
Environmental Justice in a North-South Context: The Case of Hazardous WastesAuthors: Dr Adil Hasan Khan, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies & Dr Julia Dehm, University of Texas at Austin Discussants: Dr Juliette Voinov Kohler, Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm Conventions Dr Tarcisio Hardman Reis, International Air Transport Association |
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