Ocean Law and Policy

Dr Nilufer Oral and Prof Robert Beckman participated in the IFLOS-KMI Symposium on the 30th Anniversary of UNCLOS: The ‘Constitution for the Oceans’ in Light of Emerging Challenges, International Tribunal for Law of the Sea

On 21-22 September 2024 CIL Director Dr Nilufer Oral and Prof Robert Beckman participated in the IFLOS-KMI Symposium on the 30th Anniversary of UNCLOS: The ‘Constitution for the Oceans’ in Light of Emerging Challenges, International Tribunal for Law of the Sea, Hamburg, 21-22 September 2024. The 1.5 day symposium examined emerging issues of law of the …

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Prof Robert Beckman spoke at University of Copenhagen on the “dark fleet”

On 13 September 2024 Prof Robert Beckman was the main speaker at a public seminar at the University of Copenhagen on the “dark fleet” or “shadow fleet”. The event was organized by the Dept of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen and was moderated by Prof. Maria Mälksoo. The title of Prof Beckman’s presentation …

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Prof Robert Beckman spoke at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo

On 12 September 2024 Prof Robert Beckman spoke at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo, Sweden. The title of his presentation was “Challenges in Regulating the Dark Fleet – Lessons from Southeast Asia”. Prof Beckman was introduced by the President of WMU, Prof Max Mejia. His presentation was followed by a lively discussion with …

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BBNJ Symposium 2025

Cold-water coral assemblage on a vertical wall in the Whittard Canyon, NE Atlantic. Image courtesy NOC/JC237, iAtlantic Research Programme. PROGRAMME On 18-19 February 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore (MFA) and the NUS Centre for International Law (CIL), in collaboration with Mara Consultants, organized the BBNJ Symposium 2025 at the Orchard Hotel, in …

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Su Wai Mon attended as Consultant at Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Strategic Workshop for Lieutenant Commanders

CIL research fellow Su Wai Mon was invited by the UNODC as a consultant for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Strategic Workshop for Lieutenant Commanders, held from 9-12 September 2024 at the Pulse Grande Hotel, Putrajaya. Su provided insights into the international and domestic legal frameworks governing maritime security in Malaysia, engaging participants in …

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The Contribution of ITLOS to the Development of International Law: From “a Ship as a Unit” to the Continental Shelf and Climate Change

The Contribution of ITLOS to the Development of International Law: From “a Ship as a Unit” to the Continental Shelf and Climate Change 6.00pm – 7.30pm, 27 November 2024, Orchard Hotel Singapore, Ballroom 3 Tomas Heidar, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), will give examples of the Tribunal’s contribution …

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Eduardo C. M. Filho spoke at Symposium on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction organised by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs

CIL Research Associate Eduardo C. M. Filho spoke at the Symposium on the “Role of Legislature in Ensuring a Strong Regime for Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdictions or BBNJ Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea”, held in Manila, Philippines, from August 27-30, 2024. He presented on …

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Dispute Settlement under the 1982 UNCLOS and the new 2023 BBNJ Agreement: An Evaluation

Dispute Settlement under the 1982 UNCLOS and the new 2023 BBNJ Agreement: An Evaluation This seminar will be moderated by Prof Tommy Koh, Chairman, International Advisory Panel, NUS Centre for International Law Seminar Room 4-1 @ NUS Bukit Timah Campus Block B, Level 4, 469 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259756 INTRODUCTION The dispute settlement provisions …

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An evaluation of the new Agreement for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement)

An evaluation of the new Agreement for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) This seminar will be moderated by Dr Nilufer Oral, Director of NUS Centre for International Law Seminar Room 4-2 @ NUS Bukit Timah Campus Block B, Level 4, 469 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore …

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