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Canada

Anna Johnston

Anna Johnston is Staff Counsel at West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL) and co-Chair of the Environmental Planning...

Kristin Casper

Kristin Casper is Litigation Counsel at Greenpeace International, Canada

Erica Stahl

Erica Stahl is Staff Counsel at West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL).

Calvin Sandborn

Calvin Sandborn is the Legal Director of the University of Victoria Environmental Law Centre (http://www.elc.uvic.ca)

Josh Paterson

Josh Paterson is the Executive Director of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA).

Andrew Gage

Andrew Gage is Staff Counsel at West Coast Environmental Law in British Columbia, Canada.

Combating Marine Plastic Pollution

Dec 19, 2018
ELAW Bulletin

Plastic waste is a global menace, fouling waterways and poisoning wildlife. All over the world, people are looking for ways to turn the tide on plastics, and we're making progress.

Combating Marine Plastic Pollution

ELAW Bulletin

Plastic waste is a global menace, fouling waterways and poisoning wildlife. All over the world, people are looking for ways to turn the tide on plastics, and we're making progress.

Protecting Indigenous Lands

Sep 14, 2018
ELAW Bulletin

Advocates for indigenous communities are using new mapping tools, including geographic information science (GIS), to protect indigenous lands.

Protecting Indigenous Lands

ELAW Bulletin

Advocates for indigenous communities are using new mapping tools, including geographic information science (GIS), to protect indigenous lands.

Celebrating Victories NOW ONLINE

Mar 27, 2018
ELAW Bulletin

We are pleased to announce that our photo essay collection is now available online! Enjoy 12 inspiring stories of communities around the world fighting for a healthy environment, and winning.

Celebrating Victories NOW ONLINE

ELAW Bulletin

We are pleased to announce that our photo essay collection is now available online! Enjoy 12 inspiring stories of communities around the world fighting for a healthy environment, and winning.

Protecting the Air in British Columbia from Rio Tinto smelter

May 28, 2015
ELAW eBulletin

ELAW Scientist Mark Chernaik traveled to Victoria, BC, last week to serve as expert witness for citizens calling for cleaner air in Kitimat.

Protecting the Air in British Columbia from Rio Tinto smelter

ELAW eBulletin

ELAW Scientist Mark Chernaik traveled to Victoria, BC, last week to serve as expert witness for citizens calling for cleaner air in Kitimat.

Earth Day Profile: Calvin Sandborn

Apr 22, 2015
ELAW eBulletin The ELAW network is built on personal bonds, forged over many years. Today, we honor Calvin Sandborn who we have worked with for years to win justice for British Columbia First Nations and communities across Canada.

Earth Day Profile: Calvin Sandborn

ELAW eBulletin The ELAW network is built on personal bonds, forged over many years. Today, we honor Calvin Sandborn who we have worked with for years to win justice for British Columbia First Nations and communities across Canada.

Canada: The Vancouver Sun

Jun 16, 2014
ELAW partner Calvin Sandborn announces that the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre has released the latest in a series of reports on regulating fracking.

Canada: The Vancouver Sun

ELAW partner Calvin Sandborn announces that the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre has released the latest in a series of reports on regulating fracking.

Combating Marine Plastic Pollution Dec 19, 2018 ELAW Bulletin Plastic waste is a global menace, fouling waterways and poisoning wildlife. All over the world, people are looking for ways to turn the tide on plastics, and we're making progress.

Combating Marine Plastic Pollution ELAW Bulletin Plastic waste is a global menace, fouling waterways and poisoning wildlife. All over the world, people are looking for ways to turn the tide on plastics, and we're making progress.

Protecting Indigenous Lands Sep 14, 2018 ELAW Bulletin Advocates for indigenous communities are using new mapping tools, including geographic information science (GIS), to protect indigenous lands.

Protecting Indigenous Lands ELAW Bulletin Advocates for indigenous communities are using new mapping tools, including geographic information science (GIS), to protect indigenous lands.

Celebrating Victories NOW ONLINE Mar 27, 2018 ELAW Bulletin We are pleased to announce that our photo essay collection is now available online! Enjoy 12 inspiring stories of communities around the world fighting for a healthy environment, and winning.

Celebrating Victories NOW ONLINE ELAW Bulletin We are pleased to announce that our photo essay collection is now available online! Enjoy 12 inspiring stories of communities around the world fighting for a healthy environment, and winning.

Protecting the Air in British Columbia from Rio Tinto smelter May 28, 2015 ELAW eBulletin ELAW Scientist Mark Chernaik traveled to Victoria, BC, last week to serve as expert witness for citizens calling for cleaner air in Kitimat.

Protecting the Air in British Columbia from Rio Tinto smelter ELAW eBulletin ELAW Scientist Mark Chernaik traveled to Victoria, BC, last week to serve as expert witness for citizens calling for cleaner air in Kitimat.

Earth Day Profile: Calvin Sandborn Apr 22, 2015 ELAW eBulletin The ELAW network is built on personal bonds, forged over many years. Today, we honor Calvin Sandborn who we have worked with for years to win justice for British Columbia First Nations and communities across Canada.

Earth Day Profile: Calvin Sandborn ELAW eBulletin The ELAW network is built on personal bonds, forged over many years. Today, we honor Calvin Sandborn who we have worked with for years to win justice for British Columbia First Nations and communities across Canada.

Canada: The Vancouver Sun Jun 16, 2014 ELAW partner Calvin Sandborn announces that the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre has released the latest in a series of reports on regulating fracking.

Canada: The Vancouver Sun ELAW partner Calvin Sandborn announces that the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre has released the latest in a series of reports on regulating fracking.