Improving the global governance of sharks: obstacles, options and opportunities. Improving the global governance of sharks is critical in light of their poor conservation status and importance for marine ecosystems. This project will make an important contribution to their conservation and sustainable use by identifying obstacles and opportunities for working better with existing laws and making recommendations for reform.
Transition to a clean energy future: the role of climate change litigation in shaping our regulatory path. As the world seeks a clean energy future, courts in Australia and other key fossil fuel-producing nations, like the United States, are increasingly hearing cases seeking to block the use of coal due to its climate change effects. This project critically assesses the role such climate litigation plays in generating regulatory momentum to address climate change.
Mekong laws: scales, sites and impacts of 'hard' and 'soft' law in Mekong River Basin governance. This project will make clearer how law - operating nationally, regionally and internationally - is affecting decision-making surrounding scarce resources of the Mekong River Basin. It will provide a more informed basis for directing Australian aid to the Mekong River Basin, while helping improve prospects for long-term regional peace and security.