Researchers' Activities
9-10 December 2022: Dr Dawoon Jung presented at the conference “the New Horizons: The Future of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea”
The title of the presentation is “Is LOSC ready for new technology? Carbon Capture and Storage in the Asia-Pacific Region”. She explored the extent to which obligations to protect the marine environment under LOSC provide effective regulations for managing the risks posed by CCS, focusing on the Asia-Pacific Region.
3rd US-ASEAN Cyber and Digital Dialogue
The recording of the Dialogue is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGDrs4tWXd0. Pls contact Danielle Yeow d.yeow@nus.edu.sg if interested in participating in future dialogue session.
Youna Lyons spoke at the Plastics Research Network (PlaReNet) Conference
Youna Lyons from CIL Ocean Law and Policy Programme was invited to speak to the Plastics Research Network (PlaReNet) Conference, which was held 6-7 December 2022 in a hybrid format; it was co-presented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines, and Embassy of Japan in Manila.
Amiel Valdez was invited to speak in the 8th Episode of “Diplomatic Hour” organized by Miriam College, Institute of Global Affairs and Diplomacy
In this Episode, Dr Miguel Dorotan (Miriam College, Philippines) spoke with Amiel Valdez (NUS Centre for International Law), and Paolo Valenzuela (NUS Asia Research Institute) on how we should address the Philippine environmental security particularly in terms of mitigating the risks from climate change and rising sea levels. The speakers reflected on the standard of ‘environmental security’, the major outcomes of the recently concluded climate conference (COP 27) in Egypt, and the importance of diplomacy in tackling all these issues.
Ayelet Berman spoke at the 9th Annual Meeting of the International Organizations Partnership
The International Organizations Partnership is a network of international organizations working towards the development of better international rule-making. Ayelet Berman spoke about how the international system could be reformed to respond faster and with greater agility to future pandemics.
1 Dec 2022: Dr Dawoon Jung presented at the ITLOS Alumni Anniversary Event
Dr Dawoon Jung was invited to present on Marine Plastic Pollution at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) Alumni Anniversary Event via Zoom.
Danielle Yeow was a panelist in the NUS Lecture Series Lecture 3 : Implications of COP27 on the Research and Education Agenda on 1 Dec 2022
Danielle discussed the key outcomes at COP27 and shared her reflections on the implications of these developments. Recording accessible at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhrDBw5M8S8&list=PLX-_OXNM8JVl67CUuPX-TI6RArxqqYT9q
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea @40: The next 40 years On 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2022
30 November 2022: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited by ILA Hellenic Branch to Speak at the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea @40
Railla Puno at the World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific
One of the key themes was marine pollution and addressing the problems of plastics and chemicals in the ocean. https://events.economist.com/world-ocean-summit-asia-pacific/downloadagenda/
International Order and Justice Specialist Course 2022-2023 On 24 November 2022
24 November 2022: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak at the International Order and Justice Lecture Series Organized by the Ghent University.
23 November 2022: Research Fellow Nivedita S Participates in a Dialogue on Nuclear Responsibilities at Sea
The dialogue brought together a select group of experts to discuss ways for states to implement their responsibilities in relation to nuclear weapons and/or radioactive materials in the maritime domain in the name of confidence building and risk reduction. The dialogue was guided by the BASIC-ICCS Nuclear Responsibilities Framework.
17 Nov 2022: Climate Change Team convened a side event on the topic of “Navigating the Advisory Opinions on Climate Change” at the Singapore Pavilion at COP27
The panel features CIL Director Dr Nilufer Oral, Malcolm Dalesa (Vanuatu’s Climate Attache in New York), Prof Payam Akhavan (Legal Counsel to COSIS) and Assoc Prof Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh (Lead Counsel to Vanuatu on the ICJ initiative). The dialogue was moderated by CIL’s Danielle Yeow.
16-17 November 2022, Emeritus Professor Robert Beckman participated in the 14th South China Sea Conference
Prof Beckman made a presentation in Session 6 on Rules of the Road for Non-Traditional and Cross-Cutting Domains. His presentation was on “Aviation Safety in the South China Sea”. Prof Beckman has participated in 13 of the 14 annual conferences organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam on the South China Sea. For a copy of Prof Beckman’s PowerPoint presentation, click: Beckman PowerPoint Da Nang Nov 2022 final.
15 – 17 November 2022: Dr Dawoon Jung presented at the Seventh International Conference on the Law of the Sea
In Session 5 Voices of the Next Generation, Dr Dawoon Jung presented on “Offshore Renewable Energy Operations and the Protection of the Marine Environment”. Her presentation explored the substantive regulation of environmental challenges caused by offshore renewable energy operations within the UNCLOS legal framework.
Seventh International Conference on the Law of the Sea on 15-17 November 2022
15-17 November 2022: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak at the Seventh International Conference on the Law of the Sea Hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MOFA)
14-18 Nov 2022: Danielle Yeow lectured at the MFA-SCP Programme on Green Climate Financing
Danielle Yeow presented on (a) the international climate change legal framework under the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement and (b) Singapore’s progress under the UNFCCC including her national circumstances and impact of climate change in Singapore’s context.
14 Nov 2022: Danielle Yeow spoke at the side event “Collaboration in Research and Education” at the COP27 Climate Education Hub (Earthday.org)
Danielle Yeow discussed the “who, what and why” of collaboration and spoke on CIL’s collaborative capacity building initiatives with the UNFCC Secretariat and Durham University as well as upcoming collaborative research and other capacity building initiatives.
Railla Puno at the Climate Law and Governance Day at COP 27
This global international symposium facilitated meaningful dialogue between COP delegates, observers and stakeholders, also keen students, with an interest in national and international law and governance related to climate change, including government representatives and leaders, leading international and domestic legal practitioners, and renowned legal experts. https://www.climatelawgovernance.org/clgi-cop27/
International Symposium on “Ocean Governance in the New Era: Current Challenges and the Law of the Sea” 10-11 November 2022
10 November 2022: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak at the International Symposium on ” Ocean Governance in the New Era: Current Challenges and the Law of the Sea” Organized by Global Governance Institution
Youna Lyons and Yulu Liu from CIL Ocean Law and Policy Programme were invited to participate to the 3rd Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)’s Experts Working Group (EWG) on Marine Plastic Debris Meeting, in Jakarta Indonesia, 8-9 November 2022
They made a presentation titled Development of a Dynamic and Searchable Catalogue of Experts and Expertise in Research on Marine Plastic Pollution in ASEAN +3, which was jointly prepared by them and Cheng Ling Lim.
7-19 Nov 2022: Danielle Yeow attended the COP27 UN Climate Change meetings, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
7-19 Nov 2022: Danielle Yeow attended the COP27 UN Climate Change meetings, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as a virtual delegate.
Ayelet Berman spoke at the World One Health Congress
At a panel on policy aspects of One Health, Ayelet Berman presented her thoughts on the role of voluntary licensing and technology transfer contracts in advancing equitable access to vaccines in developing countries.
6-18 Nov 2022: Danielle Yeow spoke at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Make Climate Action Everyone’s Business Forum 2022
Danielle Yeow participated in a roundtable dialogue on 17 Nov 2022 on the theme of “Climate Change Disputes – International Arbitration perspectives and solutions”, where she discussed the progress of COP27 discussions, the scope for resolution of inter-state disputes under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, the factors that influence State Parties when engaging in climate related disputes, the ICC Task Force on Climate Change Related Disputes, and balancing climate commitments with investment treaty obligations.
Youna Lyons was invited as a speaker to the 3rd International Workshop on Maritime Cooperation and Policy Harmonisation organized by Xiamen University on 4th November 2022.
Youna made a presentation on Identifying Marine Sensitive Areas in the SCS under International Law where she emphasised the development and adoption of scientific and technical criteria under 15 instruments applicable in the South China Sea. She demonstrated their consistency and mutually-reinforcing content and application. The presentation can be downloaded here.