Author Archives: smminas
Webinar series: Fostering green recovery through climate technologies
Beginning on 27 May, the German National Designated Entity for climate technology will be hosting a series of weekly webinars, on the theme of “Fostering green recovery through climate technologies: How the private sector and market mechanisms can accelerate technology
Webinar series: Fostering green recovery through climate technologies
Beginning on 27 May, the German National Designated Entity for climate technology will be hosting a series of weekly webinars, on the theme of “Fostering green recovery through climate technologies: How the private sector and market mechanisms can accelerate technology
Interview: China’s Supreme People’s Court in 2020
In the second episode of the Legal Frontiers podcast, STL colleague Susan Finder and I discuss China’s highest court, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC), and key SPC developments in 2020: The SPC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various aspects of
Interview: China’s Supreme People’s Court in 2020
In the second episode of the Legal Frontiers podcast, STL colleague Susan Finder and I discuss China’s highest court, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC), and key SPC developments in 2020: The SPC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various aspects of
Jessup at the United Nations: International legacy, transnational possibilities
Last month saw the publication of a new book edited by Professor Peer Zumbansen: The Many Lives of Transnational Law: Critical Engagements with Jessup’s Bold Proposal. The book collects the papers originally given at a 2016 conference at King’s College London than
Jessup at the United Nations: International legacy, transnational possibilities
Last month saw the publication of a new book edited by Professor Peer Zumbansen: The Many Lives of Transnational Law: Critical Engagements with Jessup’s Bold Proposal. The book collects the papers originally given at a 2016 conference at King’s College London than
New podcast: Legal Frontiers
This week we launched a new podcast: Legal Frontiers, from Peking University School of Transnational Law (STL), providing research-based analysis of developments in transnational law and legal practice. Interviews, presentations and panel discussions will examine the intersection of law and
New podcast: Legal Frontiers
This week we launched a new podcast: Legal Frontiers, from Peking University School of Transnational Law (STL), providing research-based analysis of developments in transnational law and legal practice. Interviews, presentations and panel discussions will examine the intersection of law and
UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee – 20th meeting
This was a TEC meeting like no other. In this difficult time, the focus is rightly on combating the pandemic. At the same time, it’s vital our cooperation on climate change continues. That’s why the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee met
UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee – 20th meeting
This was a TEC meeting like no other. In this difficult time, the focus is rightly on combating the pandemic. At the same time, it’s vital our cooperation on climate change continues. That’s why the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee met
Will 2020 see real leadership for the climate emergency? – FEPS Progressive Yearbook 2020
It was a pleasure to contribute to the first FEPS Progressive Yearbook. The climate challenge is discussed from different angles by Frans Timmermans, Mary Robinson and others. My contribution is on the question “Will 2020 see real leadership for the
Will 2020 see real leadership for the climate emergency? – FEPS Progressive Yearbook 2020
It was a pleasure to contribute to the first FEPS Progressive Yearbook. The climate challenge is discussed from different angles by Frans Timmermans, Mary Robinson and others. My contribution is on the question “Will 2020 see real leadership for the
Cities vs States: Should Urban Citizenship be Emancipated from Nationality?
What role for cities – and “urban citizenship” – in a multipolar world facing multiple emergencies? Contributing to this EUI debate on “Should Urban Citizenship be Emancipated from Nationality?” was a great opportunity to get some thoughts down in writing
Cities vs States: Should Urban Citizenship be Emancipated from Nationality?
What role for cities – and “urban citizenship” – in a multipolar world facing multiple emergencies? Contributing to this EUI debate on “Should Urban Citizenship be Emancipated from Nationality?” was a great opportunity to get some thoughts down in writing
STL conferences on soft law & evidence
This month Peking University’s School of Transnational Law hosted on conferences on soft law and on the topic of facts and evidence, in which I was pleased to participate. The workshop on “The Use of Soft Law by National Courts
STL conferences on soft law & evidence
This month Peking University’s School of Transnational Law hosted on conferences on soft law and on the topic of facts and evidence, in which I was pleased to participate. The workshop on “The Use of Soft Law by National Courts
Conference on “Transitions of Legal Systems: 30 Years after the fall of the Berlin Wall”
It was great to participate in an impressive conference on “Transitions of Legal Systems: 30 Years after the fall of the Berlin Wall” at the Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia. I was impressed
Conference on “Transitions of Legal Systems: 30 Years after the fall of the Berlin Wall”
It was great to participate in an impressive conference on “Transitions of Legal Systems: 30 Years after the fall of the Berlin Wall” at the Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia. I was impressed
Launch of the Cities, Mobility & Membership Research Collaborative
It was a pleasure to participate in the launch of the Cities, Mobility & Membership Research Collaborative at the European University Institute in Florence in late October. This initiative is focused on policy challenges (and, I think, opportunities) arising from
Launch of the Cities, Mobility & Membership Research Collaborative
It was a pleasure to participate in the launch of the Cities, Mobility & Membership Research Collaborative at the European University Institute in Florence in late October. This initiative is focused on policy challenges (and, I think, opportunities) arising from
