Vol. 12, No. 3 - July 2010

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Roger Martella, Jim Rubin, Alan J. Sachs, Royal C. Gardner, and Kim Irene Stollar…1

International Agriculture-Environmental Case Law Update
Thomas P. Redick…3

Abdullahi v. Pfizer: Implications for Environmental Claims Under the Alien Tort Statute
Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky…5

Time to Take Transgenic Trees?
Thomas P. Redick…8

Climate Regulation Takes Shape, but Uncertainty Prevails
Andrew Schatz…13

Carbon Sequestration in the European Union
Valerie Fogleman…19

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Vol. 12, No. 2 - March 2010

In this issue:

Message from the Co-Chairs
Jim Rubin and Roger Martella…1

Environment (Protection) Act of 1986—Umbrella Legislation for Environmental Protection
K. V. Singh and Shephali Mehra Birdi…3

India and Climate Change
Brett Grosko…6

Amended Water Law in China Holds the Promise of Enhancing Enforcement Through National Standards and Personal Accountability
Wyatt Golding…11

A Stopover in Marrakesh on the Way to Copenhagen: Why We Need More than the Clean Development Mechanism to Reduce CO₂ Emissions in China
Patricia A. Britton…15

China’s Involvement in Latin America’s Natural Resource Sector
Roxy Carter…20

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Vol. 12, No. 1 - December 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Co-Chairs
Jim Rubin and Roger Martella…1

Brazil and COP-15
Marcus V. Freitas…3

Energy Efficiency and the Clean Development Mechanism in Peru: A New Challenge for the Government and a New Way of Doing Business
Luis Carlos Rodrigo and Ursula Zavala Carlin…5

Chile’s Environmental Law and Jurisprudence
Gonzalo Biggs…8

Legal Changes to the Chilean Environmental Institutional Framework
Iván Poklepovic M.…14

Recent Reforms to the Regulation of the Mexican Energy Sector
Leopoldo Burguete Stanek…17

New Trends and Evolution of Environmental Regulation in Venezuela
Elisabeth Eljuri and Wendy Quintero…21

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Vol. 11, No. 2 - July 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
William R. Blackburn, Joseph A. Siegel, Jim Rubin, and Kim Stollar…1

Toward a U.S. Emission Trading System: Lessons Learned and Linkages to Other Systems
Matthew Low, Nathan Smith, and Daniel Waller…2

Climate Change Regulations in Australia
John Taberner…10

The New Israeli Clean Air Law—A New League of Clean Air Protection
Tzvi Levinson, Julie Lietzmann, and Gil Dror…20

Give New Applications of Piezoelectric Power a Chance: Technological Innovations from an Evolving Alternative Energy Area Offer Opportunities in the Environmental and Financial Markets
Kimberley E. Diamond…23

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Vol. 11, No. 1 - February 2009

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Alan J. Sachs and Jim Rubin…1

International Agriculture-Environmental Regulatory Update
Thomas P. Redick, Jennifer Wills, and Dan McLean…3

Legal Posture of Ocean Iron Fertilization under International Law
K. Russell LaMotte…8

Biofuels and Climate Change Redux—International Trade and Regulation Update
Jane Earley…13

Brazil’s Forestry Plan Gains Momentum after Poznan
Rafael D. B. Figueiredo…17

Country of Origin Labeling and Its Potential Trade Implications in the Obama Administration
Cari Rincker…20

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Vol. 10, No. 4 - August 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Kim Stollar and Jim Rubin…1

The Challenge of Chinese Environmental Law
Robert V. Percival…2

Three Fundamental Pillars for a Better Environmental Law Framework in China
Roger R. Martella, Jr.…7

Environmental Law Cooperation with China
Steve Wolfson…10

Environmental Protection and Labor Safety in China: the Regulatory Framework and Approaches to Due Diligence
Richard A. Steinwurtzel, Liang Tsui, Andrew J. Green, Jayne Kong, Richard M. Schwartz, and Donna Mussio…13

The Environmental Impact Assessment in China: The First Step Toward Compliant Operations
Charles R. McElwee, II…21

China’s New Measures on Open Environmental Information: A Clinical View
Carlos Da Rosa…25

Amendment to the U.S. Lacey Act: Implications for Chinese Forest Products Exporters
R. Juge Gregg and Amelia Porges…32

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Vol. 10, No. 3 - May 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Joe Siegel, Bill Blackburn, and Jane Luxton…1

Recent Developments in Climate Change Law and Policy
Kenneth J. Markowitz…1

REDD Taking Root in the Voluntary Carbon Markets
Katherine Hamilton…7

REDD Gets Off the Ground
Richard J. Blaustein…9

Adaptation Law and the Future of Environmental Law: How Climate Change Will Reshape Environmental Governance
Carl Bruch…13

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Vol. 10, No. 2 - January 2008

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs of the International Environmental Law Committee and the Agricultural Management Committee
Jane Luxton and Brandon Neuschafer…1

International Agriculture-Environmental Regulatory Update
Tim R. Pomeroy and Emilie Leibovitch…2

The Negotiation of Rules for Liability and Redress Related to the International Shipment and Use of Living Modified Organisms under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Tim R. Pomeroy…8

Biofuels and Climate Change—State of International Regulation and Trade
Jane Earley…11

Dead Zones and Harmful Algal Blooms
Brett Grosko…16

International Law and Policy Regarding the Placement of Artificial Reefs in the Marine Environment
Anna Burghardt…21

Member Profile: Interview with Brandon Neuschafer…27

U.S. Biotech Food-Feed Import Inspection Process and Regulatory Transparency
Thomas Redick, James Andreasen, and Brandon Neuschafer…29

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Vol. 10, No. 1 - October 2007

In this issue:

Message from the Chair
Jane C. Luxton...1

Recent Australian Environmental Law and Policy
Robert Jamieson and Meredith Gibbs...1

Chemicals-Related Legislation in Argentina
Guillermo Malm Green and Angeles Murgier...10

Mexico’s Contribution to Face the New Challenges on Environmental Issues
Daniel Basurto-Gonzalez...15

Update on Canadian Environmental Law
Gray Taylor and Hilary Stedwill...18

Developments in Europe
Nigel Howorth...24

Review of Current Developments in South African Environmental Legislation
Adam Gunn...33

China: An Introduction to Current Environmental Trends
Charles R. McElwee, II...35

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Vol. 9, No. 2 - May 2007

Joint Message from the Chairs
John C. Dernbach and Jane C. Luxton…1

Summary of Second Annual Legal Dimensions of Climate Change Conference
Kevin M. Gallagher…2

Climate Change on Capitol Hill: Legislative Proposals in the 110th Congress
Joel C. Beauvais…9

U.S. State Climate Action: Continuing the Federalist Tradition
Joshua Bushinsky…15

Global Warming and the Courts: An Overview of Climate Change Litigation
Allison D. Wood…18

Trends in the Extension of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs to Address Global Warming
Wendy B. Jacobs…24

The Nairobi Meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol—Efforts to Find Global Climate Consensus Continue
Charles E. Di Leva…30

Legal and Regulatory Developments—Advancing CO2 Capture and Storage as a Climate Change Solution
Thomas M. Kerr…35

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Vol. 9, No. 1 - December 2006

Message from the Chair
Jane Luxton…1

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the World Trade Organization
Craig Thorn and Jillie Richards…2

Recent Developments Concerning Fisheries Subsidies
Brett Grosko…6

New Developments Regarding Marine Genetic Resources
K. Russell LaMotte…11

Implementing the International Agreement to Protect RMS Titanic
Peter H. Oppenheimer and Ole Varmer…14

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Vol. 8, No. 2 - August 2006

Message from the Chairs of the International Environmental Law Committee and the Agricultural Management Committee
Vail Thorne and Daniel M. Krainin…1

Global Agricultural Regulatory Update…2

Recent Developments Concerning Trade in Genetically Modified Organisms
Brett Grosko…6

Certifying Sustainable Soy
Jane Earley…9

U.S. Soybean Production is More Sustainable than Ever Before
Kimball Nill…11

Sustainable Rainforest: Precious Resources for Tomorrow
Donald Melancon…13

New Measures to Promote the Sustainable Use of Pesticides in the EU
Sue Davidson…15

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Vol. 8, No. 1 - February 2006

Chair Introduction
Vail Thorne…1

Does the World Need Two International POPs Regimes?
Jane C. Luxton…1

The Electronics Industry’s Experience with U.S. and EU “Product Stewardship” Policies
Holly Evans, Esq.…5

Trade and Environment: Moving the Debate Forward
Kevin R. Gray…10

Trends in EU Environmental Liability
Elisa de Wit and John Spinello…17

Chinese Authorities Act to Improve Environmental Enforcement
Kevin T. Haroff…20

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Vol. 7, No. 2 - May 2005

Chair’s Message
Vail Thorne…1

China’s Increasing Focus on Europe: Trends and Implications for the Development of Chinese Environmental Law
Richard J. (“Tad”) Ferris…1

Judicial Environmental Activism – Lessons from India
Rajinder Sharma…8

A Decade of Shehla Zia
Dr. Parvez Hassan…13

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Vol. 7, No. 1 - December 2004

Chair's Message
Vail Thorne…1

Environmental Trading - A National and International Review
G. Tracy Mehan, III…2

Emissions Trading in the United Kingdom - A Case Study
Fiona M. Mucklow...4

Uncertain Outlook for U.S. Participation in International Controls on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS)
Paul E. Hagen and Michael P. Walls…8

Update on Current World Bank Matters
Charles E. DiLeva…11

Corporate Environmental Accountability in a Third World Court
Tawny A. Bridgeford…13

Avoiding Liability from Security Mandates and Regulators with Integrated Management Systems
Michael Penders…17

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Vol. 6, No. 1 - June 2004

Message from the Chair
Richard ("Tad") Ferris…1

Upcoming Committee Events and Other Announcements…3

Focus on European Union Chemicals Policy:

A Legal Perspective on the EU REACH Proposal
Robert Matthews and Claudio Mereu…5

A Business Perspective on the EU REACH Proposal
Norine Kennedy…11

Regional Updates:

China: Developments Affecting the Practice of Environmental, Health and Safety Law in China
Ellen Procter and Richard ("Tad") Ferris…20

Israel: A Constitutional (or Basic Law) Right to "Minimum Environmental Quality"
Tzvi Levinson and Thomas Julian Page…24

The Americas: Environmental Aspects of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement
Mateo Davis…25

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Vol. 5, No. 1 - February 2003

Message from the Outgoing and Incoming Chairs
Outgoing Chair: William L. Thomas
Incoming Chair: Richard J. (“Tad”) Ferris

The Asian Development Bank: Capacity Building for Environmental Law in the Asian and Pacific Region
John A. Boyd

Recycling Laws Take Hold in Japan
Hiroko Muraki Gottlieb

Recent Developments in Soil Protection Policy and Law in Japan
Yoko Masuzawa

Waste Reduction and Recycling Law in Korea
Sang Don Lee

Environmental Pollution Laws in Singapore
Lye Lin Heng

Problems in Hong Kong Legislation Relating to Conservation
Joyce Wan
Lisa Hopkinson

Further Reading

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Vol. 4, No. 2 - July 2002

ICCA: A Flexible Organization for the Global Chemical Industry
Mara Caboara

The International Regulation of POPS and PBTS
Martijn Wilder

The Interplay Between the EU Water Framework Directive, the List of Priority Substances and Sector-Specific Legislation
Claudio A. Mereu

EU Chemicals Policy Review - An Update
Ursula Schliessner

The Environmental Significance of the Doha Declaration
Steve Charnovitz

The Environmental Policy of the European Investment Bank: A Short Legal Survey
Luigi La Marca

Further Reading

Relevant Sites of Interest on the Web

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Vol. 4, No. 1 - March 2002

National Law School of India Wins Stetson's Sixth Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition
Royal C. Gardner

Research Whaling in the "Real World"
Margaret F. Hayes

Further Reading

Relevant Sites of Interest on the Web

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Vol. 3, No. 4 - May 2001

Environmental Focus on Challenges in the Western Hemisphere

Chile's Environmental Law and Jurisprudence
Gonzalo Biggs

Environmental Law in Brazil
Larissa Metne Lindenbojm

Privitiaztion of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in the Americas
Kevin L. Patrick & Ramsey L. Kropf

Sustainability and Resource Preservation: Argentina's Law on Investments in Cultivated Forests
Brenda Bocchicchio & Ignacio J. Randle

The Environment and the Colombian Constitution
David Arce Rojas

Closure of Mining Activities and Environmental Consequences in Peru
Luis Carlos Rodrigo & José Chiarella

Peruvian Environmental Requirements Applicable to the Mining Industry
Craig D. Galli & Guillermo J. Ferrero

A Brief History and Current Trends of Environmental Legislation in Venezuela
Elisabeth Eljuri & María Isabel Fleury

Uruguay: An Outlook on the New General Law on Environmental Protection
Gerardo Caffera

The Free Trade Area of the Americas Agreement and the Environment
Ignacia S. Moreno

Further Reading and Web Sites of Interest

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Vol. 3, No. 3 - December 2000

Executive Order 13141 - Environmental Assessment of Trade Agreements
Prof. Jim Salzman

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Key Implementation Issues
Laura M. Reifschneider

Comparative Environmental Laws and Cross-Border Transactions
Mark J. Brumwell

Further Reading and Relevant Sites of Interest on the Web

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Vol. 3, No. 2 - November 2000

Market Mechanisms to Tackle Climate Change
Jos Cozijnsen

The Post Amsterdam Role of the European Parliament in EU Environmental Legislation
David Bowe

The European Community's Approach to Environmental Liability
Marco Mazzeschi

The EU Chemicals Review
Jean-Philippe Montfort

European Commission Issues Legislative Proposals on Electrical/Electronic Waste
Nami Akbarian

Voluntary Agreements in EU Environmental Policy
Pascal Lefèvre

Application of the Precautionary Principle in the European Union
Ursula Schliessner

Further Reading and Relevant Sites of Interest on the Web

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Vol. 3, No. 1 - September 2000

ISO 14001 and Related Environmental Management System Developments
Frank B. Friedman

New Chapter Begins for ISO 14000 Series: From Revisions to Climate Change, Experts Have Much Work Ahead
Jason Hart

New International "Green Marketing" Standards Set Worldwide Foundation for Compliance and Enforcement
James L. Connaughton

Turning to the Sea: A Look at U.S. Ocean Management
Doug Obegi

Pending POPS Pact: Environmental Panacea or Parody?
Robin L. Cowling

Further Reading and Relevant Sites of Interest on the Web

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Vol. 2, No. 4 - July 2000

Focus on Canada

Contaminated Site, Eh? (Or Lust, Canadien Style)
John D. Stefaniuk

Importing CERCLA into Canada: The British Columbia Experience
William K. McNaughton and Craig Godsoe

Sustainable Forestry Management - Certifying Responsible Forestry Management in Canada
Teresa B. Salamone

Preventing Substance Abuse: Controlling Substances and Certain Activities New to Canada
Mary C. Hall and Dawn C. Benson

Transactions in Canada: Things U.S. Environmental Lawyers Need to Know
Jonathan W. Kahn

Caveat Director: Director and Officer Liability for Environmental Offenses in Canada
Dennis Mahony and Mark Adkins

The 1999 Canadian Environmental Protection Act: New and Improved or a Step Too Far
Larry Cobb, Jim Harbell, and Jean Carrier

Climate Change: Canada Responds to the Challenge
Gray E. Taylor

Environmental Class Action Litigation in Canada
André Durocher

Legal Issues Relating to Public Submissions Against the United States of America under the North American Free Trade Agreement on Environmental Cooperation
Anne Rowley

Further Reading and Relevant Websites

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Vol. 2, No. 3 - April 2000

Focus on Mexico

An Environmental Overview of Maquiladoras in Mexico
Rodrigo Armada-Osorio

The Regulation of Environmental Impacts and Management of Industrial Waste in Mexico
Daniel Basurto

Criminal Enforcement of Environmental Laws in Mexico
Gabriel Calvillo Diaz

Compensation for Regulatory Expropriation Under NAFTA
Jaime Palafox

Protecting Environmental Audit Reports in Latin America
Clara Poffenberger

Fading Vistas of Big Bend National Park
Nelly M. Rocha

The Seven Principles of Stewardship for the U.S./Mexico Business and Trade Community
Lawrence I. Sperling, Jose Luis Calderon Bartheneuf, Charles Cervantes, and Ricardo Castañón

Environmental Inspections in Mexico and Sanctions Derived from Violations
Paulina A. Torres

Due Diligence in Mexico
Paulette S. Wolfson

Mexico Internet Resources and Further Reading

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Vol. 2, No. 2 - March 2000
Includes Taking the Temperature of the Climate Change Regime, WTO in Seattle, Voluntary Global Environmental Reporting: An Issue for Corporate Counsel?, and The Biosafety Protocol: New International Biotechnology Agreement Provides Fodder for Legal Rumination.

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Vol. 2, No. 1 - October 1999
International Environmental Law Committee Newsletter Includes Sustainable Development and the Path to Environmental Restoration, Commission for Environmental Cooperation Links Trade and Environment, and The Biosafety Protocol and the Cartagena Negotiations.

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