The College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), as part of its Natural Resources and Sustainability Law Workshop Series, launched a new book authored by College of Law Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Dr Damilola S Olawuyi, SAN (QC). 

Environmental Law in Arab States 2Titled Environmental Law in Arab States, the book was recently published by Oxford University Press and examines the essential features and guiding principles of environmental law and regulation across the 22 countries of the Arab region. A central aspect of the book is how Arab countries, many of them oil- and gas-rich, advance national development visions and Sustainable Development Goals in relation to climate change and low carbon futures through clear and comprehensive legislation.

Workshop

During the workshop, a panel of academics and industry experts focused on emerging developments in regulating climate change, green growth, the blue and circular economy, and a low carbon future. The panel discussion explored new legal frameworks for balancing natural resource exploitation and environmental concerns in a manner that promotes green growth.

According to College of Law Dean Susan L Karamanian, sustainability is a pressing issue for humanity and the Arab region faces unique issues, particularly given its relative abundance of hydrocarbon resources and the paucity of freshwater.

HBKU Workshop

She said that Dr Olawuyi’s most recent book, which builds on his work in establishing a network of law faculty and other academics in the MENA region, examines the challenges arising from new legal standards and frameworks, particularly as to enforcement.

We were delighted that leading experts could share their insights into these topics in light of Dr Olawuyi’s most recent scholarly contribution.

The College of Law’s Natural Resources and Sustainability Law Workshop aims to generate real-world, practical legal knowledge in the areas of natural resources, energy and the environment, and do so in a way to reflect the contemporary relevance of the work of the college faculty.

The deadline to apply to one of the College of Law’s four innovative graduate programmes is until 15 March. For more information, visit cl.hbku.edu.qa


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