Conference
H2OLAW conference: law-science interfaces within the law of the sea and fresh water law
- Date
- Thursday 26 September 2024 - Friday 27 September 2024
- Address
- Kamerlingh Onnes Building
Leiden - Room
- Kamerlingh Onnes Building (rooms C131 and A051)
We are delighted to announce the upcoming conference on the theme of 'H2OLAW: law-science interfaces within the law of the sea and fresh water law', hosted by Leiden University's Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies. The conference will take place on 26 and 27 September 2024 at Leiden University (The Netherlands) and marks the start of a multi-year research project led by Dr Hilde Woker and Dr Jason Rudall. This conference will explore the interfaces between scientific insights and legal frameworks in salt and fresh water governance. Although both the law of the sea and fresh water law regulate the use and protection of water bodies that are ecologically connected, and whose law-science interfaces have regularly faced analogous challenges, they are rarely analysed or researched in combination.
This conference aims to bridge these disciplines by bringing together researchers and practical experts from both fresh water law and the law of the sea and examine cross-cutting issues concerning law-science interfaces. The goal is to foster collaboration and integration across the governance of salt and fresh water bodies. We are honoured to welcome Judge Tomas Heidar, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), who will deliver the keynote address. Join us in advancing the dialogue and proposing solutions for sustainable water management. This conference is free of charge and lunch will be provided for speakers and participants.
The draft programme is available here.
To register for this conference, please complete this form.
Spaces for this conference are limited, so please register before Wednesday 18/09 to secure your spot. Due to the limited capacity, you will receive a message regarding your attendance. If you later find that you are unable to attend, please inform us at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please send an email to H2OLAW@leidenuniv.nl.