Research
We conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research supported by funding from the European Research Council, the Finnish Strategic Research Council, the Research Council of Finland, and the Finnish Ministry of the Environment. Currently, we have four active research groups dedicated to advancing our understanding of critical issues in our field.
Education
CCEEL provides teaching for undergraduate degrees in law and operates two international master’s programs focused on climate change, energy, and environmental law. It also contributes to the executive programme in Climate Expertise and is member of the Climate University. In addition to these programs, CCEEL is involved in doctoral training, fostering the next generation of scholars and professionals in these crucial fields.
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CCEEL members at the 20th annual IUCN Colloquium of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law organized by CCEEL in August 2023.
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