Law at the Heart of Global Sustainability

At CGLS, we expound the critical role of law in a just, equitable, and sustainable transition. Join us in building a healthy, resilient, and prosperous future for all through the power of law and policy.


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Publications Archive

Explore past articles, briefs, and newsletters on global sustainability law, offering insights,analysis, and resources to guide research, policy, and practice.

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Critical Minerals in the Deep Sea and Accompany Sustainability Concerns

As the international community continues to seek alternatives to fossil fuels, the recent discovery of critical minerals in the deep ..Read more

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How Environmental Law Sustainability Consulting Across The Developed World

Sustainable consulting firms, whether they be large like MBB or the Big 4 or small like boutiques, base..Read more

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Climate-Induced Migration and Its Legal Vacuum:

Climate change stands as one of the most significant humanitarian issues of the 21st century, intensifying ..Read more

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Driving Net Zero Through the Law

Net zero refers to a state in which the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced ..Read more

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Minimizing Sustainability Risk In the Marintime and Shipping Industry

The maritime sector is an embodiment of various economic activities that enhance global trade and improve commercial activities... Read more

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Material Risks In Sustainability And The Role Of Boards

As the business climate and the environment continue to change, the issues being confronted by those.. Read more

Law. Sustainability. Impact.

The Center for Global Sustainability Law (CGSL) focuses on the intersection between law and sustainability. With an interdisciplinary approach, our experts, drawn from around the world and diverse industries, are committed to expounding the critical role of law in a just, ...read more

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Critical Minerals

Exploring the fundament legal and geopolitical issues in the exploration, trading, and use of earth’s essential raw materials.

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Energy

Advancing the policies that ensure clean and affordable energy for all.

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Sustainable Fashion

What legal frameworks can mitigate the impacts of fashion on the environment and society at large?

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Human Rights

How does the law protect the human rights of people around in a low-carbon, fair, and equitable economy?

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Waste Management

Examining the legal framework that aims to reduce the environmental impacts of waste and its potential.

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Climate Change

Exploring the legal framework that supports a safe planet for all.

Our Programs & Initiatives

At the Center for Global Sustainability Law (CGSL), we lead and support transformative legal programs at the intersection of law, environment, society, and economy.

Environmental Sustainability and Law

We examine how law and policy can help to promote and sustain a safe and healthy environment.

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Social Sustainability
and Law

We inspect how societal issues and concerns can be improved through legal mechanisms.

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Economic Sustainability
and Law

We analyze the critical role of law in driving a sustainable economy that works for all.

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Legal Innovation for Sustainability

We evaluate how the law is reinventing itself to meet evolving sustainability concerns.

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Just
Transition

We expound on the critical role of law in driving a transition that is just and equitable for all.

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CGSL is a nonprofit initiative working at the intersection of law & sustainability. We advance legal research, policy formulation, and collaboration to support a just, resilient, and sustainable world.

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