Najam Speaks to WWF Leadership on World Affairs and Conservation
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.
Selin Co-Authors Journal Article Exploring Impact of Private Governance on Multilateralism
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.
Selin’s “Mercury Stories” Awarded Runner Up for ESS Sprout Award
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.
Garčević Discusses Use of Energy as an Instrument of Global Influence
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.
Najam Keynote Explores Issues of Human Security and Development
“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.”
Gallagher and Ma Offer Insight on U.S. and China Climate Change Promises
“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.”
Selin Interviewed on Top Books on Periodic Table
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.
Janine Ferretti Appointed to World Bank Leadership Position
Professor Ferretti will assume the role of VP, Office of Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) on or around January 1, 2021.
Najam in CERP Podcast on COVID-19 Impacts on Climate Policy
Dean Adil Najam explored the lessons to be learned from the environmental impact of COVID-19 on a recent CERP podcast.
Najam Participates in Panel on Climate Change and the Nation State
Dean Adil Najam discussed evolving global and national climate policy during a recent Afkar e Taza ThinkFest panel.
Najam Speaks at Environment Conferences at HBS and the Fletcher School
Dean Adil Najam spoke at two conferences related to environmental policies held at the Fletcher School (Tufts University) and at the Harvard Business School.
Najam Speaks at Workshop on Environment and Religion
Dean Adil Najam spoke at an international workshop on “Abrahamic Traditions and Environmental Change” held on the island of Rhodes, Greece.
Selin Gives Talk on Environmental Impact of Mercury
Prof. Henrik Selin gave a talk about humans’ use of mercury over a 5000-year period, and its environmental impact.
Najam Interviewed on CPEC and the Environment
Dean Adil Najam discusses economic and environmental questions in Pakistan over the lack of transparency about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Najam to Chair Luc Hoffmann Institute Scientific Board
Dean Adil Najam is the new Chair of the Luc Hoffmann Institute’s Advisory Board.
Dean Najam Elected Trustee of WWF
Dean Adil Najam was re-elected to the Board of Trustees of WWF-International, one of the world’s largest conservation organization.
Selin Submits Expert Testimony to UK Parliament
Henrik Selin submits expert testimony to the UK parliament on EU environmental policy.
Key Architect of the Paris Climate Deal to Speak at Pardee
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.
Selin Publishes in Annual Review
Professor Henrik Selin co-authors research paper in Annual Review of Environment and Resources.
Student Spotlight: Maddie Curley, Headed for Embassies and NCAA Finals
From protecting endangered sea turtles to propelling her team toward lacrosse gold, Maddie Curley (Pardee’18) never lets up.