Environmental Program

International Negotiations
UN-ECE Convention: Members of the Group formed a working group to advise the NGO Coalition participating in the drafting of the UN-ECE Convention on Access to Information and Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making.

Expert Advice

• Polish Environmental Law: The Group provided assistance to the Government of Poland with respect to the drafting of a new comprehensive Law on the Environment.
• Czech NGO Capacity Building: The Group provided assistance to a variety of Czech NGO’s on improving civic participation in industrial decisions impacting the environment.
• North American Environmental Cooperation: Two members of the Group are providing assistance to the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation as American Bar Association Liaisons.

International Litigation
Global Warming: The Group advised Small Island states on the possibility for bringing a global warming case before the International Court of Justice.

Publications