Come meet Dr. Sacoby Wilson! An environmental engineer and social justice advocate, Dr. Wilson will share his perspective on environmental justice. Drawing on his deep expertise as an environmental health scientist, scholar and activist, Dr. Wilson will talk about the challenges of environmental racism, intersectionality, and the importance of community-university partnerships for creating social change.
The lecture is titled The Fight for Environmental Justice: Old and New Challenges During a Syndemic of Racism, Toxic Pollution, and Deadly Viruses, and will be presented on Wednesday, September 30 at 4:30pm ET.
This lecture is intended to be the start of a broader dialogue about how to CUNY Law can work in solidarity with local communities to build environmental justice in NYC.
This event is sponsored by CUER, BLSA and EJ Alliance. This lecture will be presented on Zoom. Please register HERE.
Heather McLeod-Kilmurray and Angela Lee Featured on Ecopolitics Podcast
Professor Heather McLeod-Kilmurray and Professor Angela Lee are guests on Episode 7 of the Ecopolitics Podcast, speaking about Canadian Environmental Law and Policy.
Sophie Theriault Joins Global Young Academy
Professor Sophie Theriault was inducted into the Global Young Academy in 2020.
The Global Young Academy is a collective of 200 young, talented academics from around the world, who are brought together to address topics of global importance. Members are selected on the basis of academic excellence and commitment to service.
Congratulations to Professor Theriault on this achievement!
Heather McLeod-Kilmurray Featured on The Law School Show
Professor Heather McLeod-Kilmurray is featured on a recently released episode of The Law School Show, with host Jake Clark, on the topic of Health and Help: Food Security, Ecological Law, and Multidisciplinary Responses to Climate Change.
From the show’s description: “Her insights draw from studies in food law, sustainable administration, and ecofeminism to explain where we stand, and hopefully where we’re going, while safeguarding against burnout and paralysis. As the climate becomes an unavoidable focus in law and life, her observations detail a way forward that values respect for both ecology and humanity.”
Schulich School of Law Mini Law Lecture Series
On October 30, 2019, Angela Lee will be presenting on the topic of “Why ‘Frankenfoods’ Need Feminism” as part of the Schulich School of Law’s Mini Law lecture series.
LEAF Ottawa's Persons Day Breakfast 2019
Nathalie Chalifour will be presenting as part of LEAF Ottawa's Persons Day Breakfast 2019, to be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 8:00am – 10:30am. This year's focus is on women and climate change, including sustainability and environmental law.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, click HERE.
The Group of 78 Luncheon Speaker Series - Carbon Tax on Trial
Professor Nathalie Chalifour will be speaking on the topic of “Carbon Tax on Trial” as part of The Group of 78’s Luncheon Speaker Series.
The event will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 12:00p.m. at the Palais Imperial Restaurant (311-313 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON).
Read moreCanadian Animal Law Conference
Professor Heather McLeod-Kilmurray and Angela Lee will be presenting at the first national Canadian Animal Law Conference, hosted by Animal Justice and the Schulich School of Law at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University from October 4-6, 2019.
Read moreFood Law and Policy in Canada
Food Law and Policy in Canada, co-edited by project team members Heather McLeod-Kilmurray, Angela Lee, and Nathalie Chalifour, has been published. Each co-editor also has work published in the volume, which features chapters from some of Canada’s leading experts in the emerging area of food law and policy.
Read more4th Annual Canadian Food Law and Policy Conference
The 4th edition of the annual Canadian Food Law and Policy Conference will be held in Toronto from November 7-9, 2019. The theme of this year’s conference is “From Microbes to Multinationals: The Many Scales of Food Law and Policy”.
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