Research Cluster for Natural Resources Law

Welcome from the Coordinator

Tena koutou katoa.  Nga mihi ki a koutou.  Welcome to the Research Cluster for Natural Resources Law webpage.  Established in 2008, the research cluster brings together some of the University of Otago’s leading researchers from the Divisions of Humanities, Sciences and Commerce.  It comprises individual, disciplinary, and interdisciplinary collaborative projects on the law, policy and science relating to natural resources and the environment within Aotearoa New Zealand.  These projects are grouped around the common goal of amplifying Otago’s voice on the national and international stage to influence policy formation and development of law.  This research is specifically focused on exploring issues relating to agriculture, climate change, energy, fisheries, flora and fauna, land, marine mammals, minerals, the coastline, the urban environment, and water.

A central goal for the research cluster is to generate research that has real value for New Zealanders, including for example, government, nga iwi Maori and local communities.  If your group is interested in meeting with us to discuss opportunities for collaborative research, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Newsletters:

• Newsletter One: Introducing our Members
• Newsletter Two: Profiling the Future of Public Conservation Lands and Water Symposium
• Newsletter Three: Following the Protecting Marine Animals Symposium

2011 Events:

• Polly Higgins lectures, September 2011. Listen to the Radio New Zealand interview.

2010 Events:

• Journal of Water Law Special Issue, September 2010
• Environmental Credit Risk and Water Governance Seminar, July 2010
• Japanese Whaling Public Lecture and Staff Seminar, May 2010
• Mining in the Conservation Estate Panel Discussion, April 2010
• Indigenous Legal Film Series, March 2010 -

2009 Events:

• Protecting Marine Animals: A Laws, Policy and Science Symposium. (Thursday 19 November 2009, Wellington).
• The Indigenous Legal Water Forum, University of Otago Stadium Lecture Theatre, Westpac Stadium Centre, Wellington. (Monday 27th July 2009)
• The Future of Public Conservation Lands and Waters Open Symposium (Dunedin, Friday 10th July 2009)

University of Otago Research Cluster for Natural Resources Coordinator: 
Jacinta Ruru
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Law
Te Whare Wananga o Otago / University of Otago
Otepoti / Dunedin
Email: jacinta.ruru@otago.ac.nz

http://www.otago.ac.nz/humanities/research/clusters/naturalresources/index.html