New Policy Brief from Selin Examines the Future of Global Chemicals and Pollution Governance
As governments around the world grapple with the growing challenges of chemical pollution, waste management, and environmental health, a newly established United Nations science-policy body faces the critical task of turning scientific knowledge into effective action. In a recent policy brief for the United Nations’ University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR), Henrik Selin, Professor of…
Selin, Co-editor of MIT’s Global Environmental Politics Journal, Pens Article for Special 25th Anniversary Issue
Professor Henrik Selin coauthored the introductory article for the 25th anniversary issue of MIT’s Global Environmental Politics, reflecting on the journal’s first 100 issues and the evolution of the field.
Selin Examines New Pathways for Chemicals Governance Beyond Planetary Boundaries in New Chapter
Prof. Henrik Selin of Pardee School has published a new chapter titled Alternatives to planetary boundaries can enhance science-policy linkages for chemicals governance, in the upcoming March 2026 issue of Earth System Governance. In the chapter, co-authored with Noelle Eckley Selin, the two critically assess the planetary boundary framework and question its usefulness for addressing the…
Selin Discusses Climate Policy Implications Following Trump Victory with French Media
As various environmental experts weighed in, Selin provided a measured analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act’s future under a second Trump presidency. “Elle a déjà prouvé son efficacité, en matière d’emplois créés. Il ne voudra pas et ne pourra pas la supprimer facilement” [“It (the IRA) has already proven its effectiveness in terms of jobs created.”]
Selin Discusses Climate Politics in U.S. Presidential Election with Swedish Media
Pardee School Professor Henrik Selin explains why climate policy has taken a backseat in today’s U.S. presidential election: “The campaign has centered on swing states and issues undecided voters consider important. Less than one percent of those living in the country will determine the election,” he tells Swedish newspaper Dagens ETC.
Henrik Selin Promoted to Full Professor
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University is proud to announce that the President and Provost of Boston University have approved the promotion to the rank of Full Professor of Henrik Selin. Prof. Selin will hold the position of Professor of International Relations in the Boston University College of Arts and Sciences…
Selin Offers Insights on French World Cup Boycotts
Previous moral predicaments among French soccer fans over the World Cup are evaporating as the national team performs well in the tournament. Professor Selin offers insights into the reasons and the impacts.
Selin Comments on Issues Surrounding World Cup
Professor Selin comments on the importance of the World Cup being hosted in the Middle East for the first time, whether this global event is being dragged into ideological and political battles, and more.
Selin Interviewed on 2022 World Cup and Controversies Surrounding Host Qatar
How should football/soccer fans feel when it comes to this year’s World Cup? How can people enjoy the games without legitimizing a controversial regime like Qatar’s? Professor Selin offers his thoughts.
Selin Publishes “One Earth” Article on Global Mercury Governance
Focusing on mercury discharges from the two largest sources globally, Professor Selin examines connections between major aspects of the mercury issue and the global sustainable development agenda.
Selin Co-Authors Article on Human–Technical–Environmental Systems Framework
In their analysis, Professors Henrik and Noelle Selin found that “further application of the HTE framework and the identification of insights can help develop systems-oriented analysis, and inform societal efforts to advance sustainability, as well as contribute to the formulation of empirically grounded middle-range theories related to sustainability systems and sustainability transitions.”
Selin Named Editor of “Global Environmental Politics” Journal
“As the new editors build on the excellent work of previous sets of editors, we are looking to further enhance the standing of the journal and publish articles covering a broad set of issues in global environmental politics authored by leading scholars from all over the world.”
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.