CREEL Seminar: The Legal Protection of the Amazon
CREEL Seminar: The Legal Protection of the Amazon
Thursday 24 March 2011
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker Dr Beatriz Garcia
The Legal Protection of the Amazon
The Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (CREEL) welcomes Dr Beatriz Garcia to discuss her book, “The Amazon: from an International Law Perspective”. The seminar will begin with an introduction by Professor Lee Godden, Director of CREEL.
Abstract
With a vast river network and rainforests extending over eight South American countries the Amazon plays a vital role particularly in maintaining biodiversity and terrestrial carbon storage. Due to its ecological characteristics, the Amazon benefits not only those States, but also the international community at large. However, the Amazon forests are being rapidly cleared with a consequent loss of biodiversity and impact on global climate. In this light, the book examines whether international law has an impact on the protection of the Amazon. In particular, it enquires what forms of cooperation exist among the Amazon countries and between them and the international community, and to what extent international cooperation can help protect the Amazon. Given the role of this region in maintaining the balance of the global environment, the book also examines whether the Amazon should be granted a special legal status and possible implications in terms of international cooperation.
Biography
Beatriz Garcia was born in Brazil and pursued a Law degree at the University of Brasilia. She holds a Ph.D. in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva (Switzerland). She has worked at the Biodiversity and Climate Change Section of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) particularly on projects aimed at promoting trade and investment in biodiversity products and services from the Amazon region. She has held positions as legal advisor at government agencies in Brazil and provided counsel for institutions such as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. More recently she has been associated with the Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law at Sydney Law School.
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Venue Room 920, Level 9
Address Melbourne Law School
185 Pelham Street Carlton 3053
Contact Person Jenny O'Connell
Contact Details Phone: 03 8344 6938 Email: law-creel@unimelb.edu.au
RSVP 23 March 2011
Light lunch provided
CREEL Seminar: The Legal Protection of the Amazon
Thursday 24 March 2011
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker Dr Beatriz Garcia
The Legal Protection of the Amazon
The Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (CREEL) welcomes Dr Beatriz Garcia to discuss her book, “The Amazon: from an International Law Perspective”. The seminar will begin with an introduction by Professor Lee Godden, Director of CREEL.
Abstract
With a vast river network and rainforests extending over eight South American countries the Amazon plays a vital role particularly in maintaining biodiversity and terrestrial carbon storage. Due to its ecological characteristics, the Amazon benefits not only those States, but also the international community at large. However, the Amazon forests are being rapidly cleared with a consequent loss of biodiversity and impact on global climate. In this light, the book examines whether international law has an impact on the protection of the Amazon. In particular, it enquires what forms of cooperation exist among the Amazon countries and between them and the international community, and to what extent international cooperation can help protect the Amazon. Given the role of this region in maintaining the balance of the global environment, the book also examines whether the Amazon should be granted a special legal status and possible implications in terms of international cooperation.
Biography
Beatriz Garcia was born in Brazil and pursued a Law degree at the University of Brasilia. She holds a Ph.D. in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva (Switzerland). She has worked at the Biodiversity and Climate Change Section of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) particularly on projects aimed at promoting trade and investment in biodiversity products and services from the Amazon region. She has held positions as legal advisor at government agencies in Brazil and provided counsel for institutions such as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. More recently she has been associated with the Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law at Sydney Law School.
Venue Room 920, Level 9
Address Melbourne Law School
185 Pelham Street Carlton 3053
Contact Person Jenny O'Connell
Contact Details Phone: 03 8344 6938 Email: law-creel@unimelb.edu.au
RSVP 23 March 2011
Light lunch provided