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.
Selin Examines Stockholm Conference and Geopolitical Divides
“Political divisions between industrialized and developing countries that surfaced at the 1972 Stockholm Conference have hampered much subsequent environmental cooperation.”
Selin Co-Authors Book Chapter on Geopolitics of the Stockholm Conference
Professors Selin and Björn-Ola Linnér discuss the geopolitical backdrop of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, global tensions it revealed, and the conference’s continued relevance today.
Pardee School Partners with UNITAR on Science Diplomacy Executive Training
Professors Garčević, Erik Goldstein, Hare, Najam, Selin, Storella, and Weinstein took part in UNITAR’s Executive Summer Programme on Innovations in Science Diplomacy, which aims to triangulate education, research and leadership.
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.
Selin Comments on U.S. Global Climate Engagement
Professor Selin said it is important that the U.S. have re-engaged with global climate change cooperation; however, there is still much more action needed to address the climate crisis.
Selin Co-Authors Article on Emissions from International Shipping
Authors discuss emission allocation from the international shipping industry, which produces more CO2 emissions than the seventh largest emitting country.
Pardee School Faculty & Student Participate in ISA Conference
Nine Pardee School Faculty and one undergraduate student will present during the International Studies Associations annual convention, whose theme is “Globalization, Regionalism and Nationalism: Contending Forces in World Politics.”
Selin Interviewed on U.S. Re-Entering Paris Agreement
Professor Selin commented on how the Biden administration’s commitments under the Paris Agreement will showcase whether the U.S. will lead on climate action.
Selin Co-Authors Article on Chemical & Waste Policy
An overarching body on chemicals and waste “is a critical and necessary step toward strengthening informed policy-making for achieving the global sound management of chemicals and waste.”
Selin Discusses Biden’s Swift Action on Climate Change
There is much to be hopeful for in restoring the US’ international climate leadership, but there is still much to do in order to regain its image as a world leader in climate action.
Selin Quoted Discussing Biden Approach to Climate Change
On climate change, Biden “will have to balance that imperative against what he can actually expect to accomplish.”
GDP Center Hosts Mercury Stories Book Launch
“These mercury stories go beyond mercury, they are really sustainability stories.”
Selin Publishes Article on the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Professor Selin explains how U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will affect prospects for avoiding the worst effects of global warming.
Selin Publishes New Book: Mercury Stories
Professor Selin’s latest book examines sustainability through analyzing human interactions with mercury over thousands of years.
Henrik Selin Appointed Associate Dean for Studies
Prof. Henrik Selin appointed the new Associate Dean for Studies at the BU Pardee School of Global Studies with responsibility for all student affairs and services, including both the graduate and undergraduate programs.
Selin Sees More Climate Activism in 2020
Henrik Selin was asked by BUExperts to look into the prospects of global climate change in 2020. He sees more social activism ahead.
Selin Interviewed on Reducing Mercury Pollution
Prof. Henrik Selin was interviewed on reducing mercury pollution in small-scale gold mining operations.
Selin in The Conversation on the U.S. Leaving the Paris Agreement
Prof. Henrik Selin published an Op-Ed examining whether the Paris Agreement on climate change can succeed without the United States.