2011 J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Environmental Law Conference:
Environmental Governance at the Leading Edge of Technology
Co-sponsored by the The George Washington University Law School,
the Environmental Law Institute,
GW Environmental Law Association, and
the Journal of Energy and Environmental Law.
WHEN:
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March 23-March 24, 2011
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WHERE:
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George Washington University
Jacob Burns Moot Court Room
Lerner Hall, first floor
2000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC
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RSVP:
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There is a $125 in-person registration fee ($50 for nonprofit/government/academic employees, $25 for students) for this course. Fees include continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Please note that reservations and payments should be received by March 14 and that payments are nonrefundable (unless the event is cancelled or postponed). Please download and return this form to register or contact mcmurrin@eli.org. GWU faculty, alumni and students may register to attend free of charge with mcmurrin@eli.org. To view the alternative live webcast for free, please also register with mcmurrin@eli.org. |
The conference explored the need for and the possible structure of anticipatory governance systems that are capable of protecting the environment and public health in the context of emerging technologies such as geo-engineering to address climate change, hydro-fracturing and deep water drilling to recover energy resources, synthetic biology to produce new fuels and other innovative materials, and expanding use of nanotechnologies.
Panel topics included:
- The Governance Challenges Associated with Leading Edge Technology
- The Technology Context
- The Strengths and Limitations of Existing Governance Structure
- Environmental Impact Analysis in the Complex Technology Context
- Public Engagement, Stakeholder Dialogues and Information Availability
- Round Table Discussion of New Approaches to Government Oversight
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