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Environment

Najam Speaks to WWF Leadership on World Affairs and Conservation

in Events News

Dean Najam argues that maintaining a focus on the great global challenges of our times, such as sustainable development and conservation, is even more important when these ideas are begin challenged by other geopolitical forces. 

Tagged: 2022, Adil Najam, Conservation, Environment, Global Affairs, WWF

Selin Co-Authors Journal Article Exploring Impact of Private Governance on Multilateralism

in Research

Professor Selin argues that private governance – the enactment of state-like governance functions by non-state actors – can undermine the potential for international state-based governance to become more stringent; such is the case for international pesticide governance.

Tagged: 2022, Climate, Environment, Environmental Governance, Henrik Selin, Journal, Journal Article

Selin’s “Mercury Stories” Awarded Runner Up for ESS Sprout Award

in Research

The Sprout Award is given annually to the best book in the field of international environmental studies – one that makes a contribution to theory and interdisciplinarity, shows rigor and coherence in research and writing, and offers accessibility and practical relevance.

Tagged: 2022, Book Award, Book Prize, Climate Change, Environment, Environmental Policy, Henrik Selin, International Studies, Mercury

Garčević Discusses Use of Energy as an Instrument of Global Influence

in Events News

In his remarks, Ambassador Garčević discussed energy vulnerability as a segment of the overall economic and political instability of the Western Balkans and where the EU stands in the Eastern Mediterranean geopolitical equation.

Tagged: 2022, Emmanuel College, energy, Environment, Mediterranean, Seminar, Vesko Garcevic, Western Balkans

Najam Keynote Explores Issues of Human Security and Development

in Events News, Videos

“This is the age of adaptability. Climate change is no longer a future issue. Anyone who talks about it as if it is a future issue is lying.”

Tagged: 2021, Adil Najam, Age of Adaptation, Climate Change, Environment, Environmental Policy, global climate change, Pakistan

Gallagher and Ma Offer Insight on U.S. and China Climate Change Promises

in In the Media

“If [the United States and China] could set aside their differences and explore frameworks of substantial cooperation, they could provide a sizable boost to global climate efforts.”

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, China, Climate Change, Environment, Kevin Gallagher, United States

Selin Interviewed on Top Books on Periodic Table

in In the Media

Professor Selin talks through some of his favorite books about various chemical elements and explains why they’re vital to understanding the world around us.

Tagged: 2021, Book Talk, Environment, Henrik Selin, Mercury

Janine Ferretti Appointed to World Bank Leadership Position

in Faculty News

Professor Ferretti will assume the role of VP, Office of Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) on or around January 1, 2021.

Tagged: 2020, Development, Environment, Faculty News, Janine Ferretti

Najam in CERP Podcast on COVID-19 Impacts on Climate Policy

in In the Media, Videos

Dean Adil Najam explored the lessons to be learned from the environmental impact of COVID-19 on a recent CERP podcast.

Tagged: 2020, Adil Najam, CERP, coronavirus, COVID-19, Environment

Najam Participates in Panel on Climate Change and the Nation State

in Events News, Videos

Dean Adil Najam discussed evolving global and national climate policy during a recent Afkar e Taza ThinkFest panel.

Tagged: 2020, Adil Najam, Climate Change, Environment, Environmental Policy

Najam Speaks at Environment Conferences at HBS and the Fletcher School

in Research

Dean Adil Najam spoke at two conferences related to environmental policies held at the Fletcher School (Tufts University) and at the Harvard Business School.

Tagged: 2020, Adil Najam, Age of Adaptation, Asia, Climate Change, Environment, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Harvard Business School, UNFCCC

Najam Speaks at Workshop on Environment and Religion

in General News

Dean Adil Najam spoke at an international workshop on “Abrahamic Traditions and Environmental Change” held on the island of Rhodes, Greece.

Tagged: 2019, Adil Najam, Environment, Greece, Religion, Workshop

Selin Gives Talk on Environmental Impact of Mercury

in General News

Prof. Henrik Selin gave a talk about humans’ use of mercury over a 5000-year period, and its environmental impact. 

Tagged: 2019, Environment, Henrik Selin, Mercury, Rachel Carson Center

Najam Interviewed on CPEC and the Environment

in In the Media

Dean Adil Najam discusses economic and environmental questions in Pakistan over the lack of transparency about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Tagged: 2017, Adil Najam, CPEC, Environment, In The Media, The Third Pole

Najam to Chair Luc Hoffmann Institute Scientific Board

in General News

Dean Adil Najam is the new Chair of the Luc Hoffmann Institute’s Advisory Board.

Tagged: 2017, Adil Najam, Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment, Luc Hoffmann Institute, WWF

Dean Najam Elected Trustee of WWF

in General News

Dean Adil Najam was re-elected to the Board of Trustees of WWF-International, one of the world’s largest conservation organization.

Tagged: 2016, Adil Najam, Conservation, Environment, WWF

Selin Submits Expert Testimony to UK Parliament

in Research

Henrik Selin submits expert testimony to the UK parliament on EU environmental policy.

Tagged: 2016, Environment, Environmental Policy, EU, Henrik Selin, UK

Key Architect of the Paris Climate Deal to Speak at Pardee

in Events News

The French ambassador who played a leading role in facilitating the recent global climate change agreement in Paris will provide a “behind the scenes” account of how the pact was reached.

Tagged: 2016, Climate, COP21, Environment, Pardee Center, Paris Climate Conference

Selin Publishes in Annual Review

in Research

Professor Henrik Selin co-authors research paper in Annual Review of Environment and Resources.

Tagged: 2015, Environment, Environmental Governance, EU, European Union, Henrik Selin, Selin

Student Spotlight: Maddie Curley, Headed for Embassies and NCAA Finals

in Student News

From protecting endangered sea turtles to propelling her team toward lacrosse gold, Maddie Curley (Pardee’18) never lets up.

Tagged: 2015, Environment, Lacrosse, Maddie Curley, Pardee'18, student spotlight

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