What does the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change mean for international law, the EU, Finland, and businesses? Join us for a timely discussion with experts from academia, government, civil society, and business on Friday, 10 October. More info and registration: sites.uef.fi/cceel/the-in...

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Date: 10 October 2025, Time: 15:00-16:45 + afterwork reception, Location: University of Helsinki Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33, F3017 What does the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change mean for…

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Mark your calendars! On 29 September 2025, the Global Network for Human Rights and the Environment (GNHRE), together with partners (including CCEEL), will host a timely webinar: Climate Justice at the ICJ: Human Rights Implications of the Advisory Opinion ⚖️ Register here: gnhre.org?p=18413

New on the CCEEL blog: The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: A Business and Human Rights Perspective ⚖️ This blog post explores the Opinion's implications for human rights-based corporate responsibility with regards to the climate crisis. Read it here: sites.uef.fi/cceel/the-ic...

The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: A Business and Human Rights Perspective | The Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law

by Annalisa Savaresi, Professor of International Environmental Law at University of Eastern Finland and Marisa McVey, Lecturer in Law at Queen’s University Belfast This blog post was first published…

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New blog post is out! It examines how climate litigation increasingly invokes the rights of future generations, highlighting the legal and practical challenges of representing those who lack a political voice today. 🔗 Read here: lnkd.in/dv5Q8BbE

How can EU climate & sustainability governance evolve amid disruption? Join GreenDeal-NET conference for a day of debate, insights & fresh ideas. 🗓 19 June 2025 | 📍 Brussels & online Explore bold leadership & collective action for a just, competitive Europe. 👉 lnkd.in/eaCH6-25

🌍 New blog post out! “The EU’s Dilemma on International Carbon Credits” by Kateryna Holzer dives into the complex balancing act the EU faces between global cooperation on carbon markets and maintaining environmental integrity. Read the blog post here: sites.uef.fi/cceel/the-eu...

The EU’s Dilemma on International Carbon Credits | The Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law

by Kateryna Holzer, Senior Researcher This blogpost is based on research under the project ‘Voluntary carbon offsetting in (climate) action: Perception coalitions, representations…

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📢 CCEEL is now on Instagram! We’re sharing easy-to-understand summaries of our latest research for the general public. Stay updated on climate, energy, and environmental law in just a few scrolls. 🔗 Follow us here: lnkd.in/dMa2kPGq

How do we balance scientific integrity with political influence in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss? This blog post dives into key takeaways from recent IPCC and IPBES plenary sessions, exploring the challenges and opportunities at this critical juncture. Read here: lnkd.in/d6x3AzjY

The 19th UEF-UNEP Course on MEAs wrapped up after two weeks of expert lectures & negotiations in Bangkok! This year’s theme explored climate, air pollution & ozone depletion. Huge thanks to @UNEP, the Finnish government & our amazing participants! 🌏✨ #MEAs

🌏 The 19th UEF-UNEP Course on MEAs has officially begun!🎉 This year, we focus on "One Atmosphere – Climate Change, Air Pollution, and Ozone Depletion." Over 10 days, participants will explore atmospheric governance and collaborate to advance environmental diplomacy. Stay tuned for more updates!

🌍🔍 New Blog Post Alert! Dive into our latest insights: sites.uef.fi/cceel/simpli... #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EU

Wondering how #JustTransition is transforming from a political goal into a legal requirement? ⚖️ My 🆕 article in @recieljournal.bsky.social presents a comparative case study on 'just transition' provisions in framework climate laws in Ireland, Scotland and Spain. doi.org/10.1111/reel...

Check out our new blogpost! sites.uef.fi/cceel/a-reci... #airpollution #greendeal #cleanindustrialdeal #humanhealth #climatepolicy

A Recipe for Zero-Pollution Climate Policies: Win-win Solutions for Cleaning the Air and Protecting the Climate | The Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law

By Niklas Löther, Project Researcher Photo by Benjamin on Unsplash. Around 400,000 premature deaths each year are attributable to air pollution in Europe. Yet, the subject is increasingly sidelined by...

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Blogissamme luettavissa uusi, mielenkiintoinen teksti! Check out this new insighthful piece in our blog (Written in Finnish)! sites.uef.fi/cceel/kestav...

Kestävyysmurros edellyttää huomion kiinnittämistä ympäristövaikutusten seurantaan | The Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law

Kirjoittaja: Anni Kärkkäinen, väitöskirjatutkija Blogiteksti perustuu ympäristövaikutusten arvioinnin asemaa kestävyysmurroksessa tarkastelevaan väitöskirja-artikkeliin, joka on osa strategisen…

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We're delighted that Maiju Mahonen @cceel.bsky.social is joining us for 3 months and working closely with our strategic climate litigation team and her own research on the role of courts in the enforcement of the EU’s procedural climate governance framework. Welcome! acelg.uva.nl/content/news...

The Role of Judicial Oversight in EU Climate Governance - ACELG

Maiju Mähönen is a PhD researcher in her second year at the Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL) at the University of Eastern Finland. She is joining ACELG as a visiting res...

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Check out this new blogpost by Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, Annalisa Savaresi, and Corina Heri! 👇 gnhre.org/p=18301 🌍⚖️🌱 #GreenDeal #ClimateJustice #HumanRights #EnvironmentalJustice

What a time we had at the 9th annual Energy Transitions Conference 2025! 🌍⭐ We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees for their active participation and insightful contributions! And a special thanks to the organizers and the keynote speakers!🗣️👏

How can law and legal research support a #JustTransition? ⚖️🌍 Together with Outi Penttilä and Seita Vesa we explore two research avenues to deepen our knowledge in this regard. 👇 @2035legitimacy.bsky.social @cceel.bsky.social @strateginen.bsky.social

From Greening to Justice-proofing: How can law and legal research support a ‘just transition’?

Photo: Anni Kärkkäinen Published: 17 February 2025. Written by: Vilja Johansson, Outi Penttilä and Seita Vesa ‘Just transition’ has evolved from a political slogan to a concept embedded in legally…

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The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has decided a case concerning the collapse of Finnish #carbonsinks and governmental (in)action in light of binding climate targets. We provide one cautiously optimistic and one more critical assessment of the ruling below 👇 @2035legitimacy.bsky.social

Through the Court’s Door, But Not Much Further: Finnish Climate Case II Explained

Published: 3 February 2025. Writers: Kati Kulovesi, Martin Björklund, Otto Bruun, Laura Kolehmainen, Vilja Johansson, Maiju Mähönen and Milka Sormunen The Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling on…

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🌟The 9th Annual Energy Transitions Conference 2025 is here! 🌟 In Joensuu, Finland, on 13–14 February we'll explore: (Em)Powering the Future: Navigating the New Frontiers of Energy Law 🌍⚖️ We’re excited for the insightful discussions - see you there! 💡⭐ #EnergyLaw #ClimatePolicy #CCEEL

9th annual Energy Transitions Conference 2025 - The Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law

The UEF Law School, in cooperation with the UEF Centre for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL) and Marie Skłodowska Curie Doctoral network “Training for a Hydrogen Economy based Renew...

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We're thrilled to introduce CCEEL to the Bluesky community!🌍 CCEEL brings together over 100 experts from across the globe, focusing on climate change, energy, sustainability, water and environmental law. 🌱☀️ Follow along for insights, discussions and information about our work at CCEEL! 📝🔍🌿