Aloha!
Welcome to the Environmental Law Program (ELP) of the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The School of Law is located in the dramatically beautiful Hawaiian archipelago. The most isolated land mass in the world, the Hawaiian islands are home to spectacular and unique ecosystems that are particularly vulnerable to disruption. Recognizing the challenges that Hawai‘i faces in developing an environmentally sustainable economy, the School of Law began developing its vibrant and diverse program of environmental law studies more than twenty years ago. ELP is nationally recognized and has over 200 graduates with certificates in environmental law who are contributing to environmental law and policy in Hawai‘i and throughout the world.
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ELP Co-Hosts US Coral Reef Task Force Symposium
The Environmental Law Program, NOAA Fisheries, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, U.S. All Islands Coral Reef Committee, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources hosted the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Environmental Law Symposium on August 8, 2018 at the Law School. The Symposium was made possible through generous support from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. The Symposium was attended by over forty invited guests from academia, government agencies, and the community, including ELP Director David Forman (’93). Read the full post »
ELP Participates in 16th IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium
The Environmental Law Program participated in the 16th IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium, held from July 4-6, 2018, which brought together over 300 participants from six continents to discuss current international, comparative, national, and local environmental law issues. Read the full post »
Richardson Students Present SYS Papers at 25th Annual Hawai`i Conservation Conference
At this year’s Hawai`i Conservation Conference, rising 3L students Nicholas Altuzarra, Rachel James, and Chase Livingston presented their findings from their Second Year Seminar papers in a forum titled Environmental Law & Policy: Lessons from Tomorrow’s Leaders. Read the full post »
25th Annual Hawai`i Conservation Conference
On July 24-26, 2018 faculty, alumni and students from the William S. Richardson School of Law attended and participated in the 25th Annual Hawai`i Conservation Conference. This years theme was Ulu Ka Lālā I Ke Kumu: From a Strong Foundation Grows an Abundant Future – Building upon our strong base of biocultural stewardship and utilizing innovative science to support an environmentally and culturally rich future. Read the full post »
Introducing ELP’s Distinguished Scholar in Residence, Dr. Christina Voigt!
We are thrilled to introduce the Environmental Law Program’s (ELP) Distinguished Scholar in Residence, Dr. Christina Voigt! Read the full post »
