From:    mariavanko at gmail.com

Sustainable Development Law and Policy Journal and the Center for International Environmental Law are co-hosting an event about climate change, territorial, and species issues facing the Arctic on March 20, 2008.  The event will be held at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC from 12-4 PM with a reception to follow.  We hope that you can attend.

Below are details about the event; registration is free to the public; CLE credits are available for $35.   Information is available at http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founde…

Climate Change and Claiming the Arctic Circle
MARCH 20
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*CLE*

Scientists are predicting that the entire Arctic Ocean could have an ice-free summer surface by 2050. As climate change causes the Arctic to melt, the several countries with territory inside the Arctic Circle - including Russia, the U.S., Norway, Denmark and Canada — are poised to claim the region’s vast energy resources. One study estimates that a quarter of the world’s oil and gas reserves are to be found under the Arctic, as well as significant deposits of other mineral riches. This program will explore the international legal aspects of the melting Arctic including: Oil and gas rights; endangered species protection (including listing of polar bear); land claims; and The Law of the Sea Convention.

Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff & General Public – no charge
(registration is required)

CLE Accreditation (3 credits) will be applied for
CLE Registration Fee -  $35

To register for this event please click the link below:
 http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/cle_fo…

Sustainable Development Law and Policy Journal and the Center for International Environmental Law are co-hosting an event about climate change, territorial, and species issues facing the Arctic on March 20, 2008. The event will be held at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC from 12-4 PM with a reception to follow. We hope that you can attend.

Below are details about the event; registration is free to the public; CLE credits are available for $35. Information is available at http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founde…

Climate Change and Claiming the Arctic Circle.
MARCH 20
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Scientists are predicting that the entire Arctic Ocean could have an ice-free summer surface by 2050. As climate change causes the Arctic to melt, the several countries with territory inside the Arctic Circle - including Russia, the U.S., Norway, Denmark and Canada — are poised to claim the region’s vast energy resources. One study estimates that a quarter of the world’s oil and gas reserves are to be found under the Arctic, as well as significant deposits of other mineral riches. This program will explore the international legal aspects of the melting Arctic including: Oil and gas rights; endangered species protection (including listing of polar bear); land claims; and The Law of the Sea Convention.

Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff & General Public – no charge
(registration is required)

CLE Accreditation (3 credits) will be applied for
CLE Registration Fee - $35

To register for this event please click the link below:
 http://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/cle_fo…