Law for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development: The Search for International Governance Innovations

Monday, August 15, 2016 8:30 AM EDT (UTC–04:00)
Public Event: Workshop
Aug
15

The International Law Research Program (ILRP) of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is delighted to host a one-day graduate conference themed Law for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development: The Search for International Governance Innovations. This conference will examine whether, and to what extent, current international law rules, instruments and institutions are capable of supporting the quest for global sustainable development and growth. This conference will feature international law graduate students, researchers and experts that will provide insights on law and governance innovations to support sustainable socio-economic growth.

Event Speakers

Jean-Frédéric Morin is a CIGI senior fellow and an associate professor at Laval University, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in International Political Economy.

Konstantia Koutouki is a professor of law at the Université de Montréal, the lead counsel for Natural Resources with the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law at McGill University and the executive director at Nomomente Institute. Her research examines the links among international trade, intellectual property and environmental protection.