Judicial Education in Action: Asia

ELI's judicial education programs in India have addressed environmental law in the context of a rapidly growing population. India has been a leader in the constitutional aspects of environmental law. But that leadership paradoxically led many district judges to assume that, since they had no jurisdiction in constitutional issues, environmental law was not relevant to them.

Regional Work

The role of the judiciary is pivotal to accomplishing the Environmental Law Institute's goal of making the law work for people, places, and the environment. Development of environmental laws and government institutions is a first step. But laws must be enforced, and citizens must have access to judicial remedies to make sure the laws are effective in protecting the environment and advancing sustainable development. Lack of capacity to implement laws on the books continues to be a major weakness of environmental programs worldwide.

Training

Since 1990, ELI has provided training and resources to more than 3,000 judges across 28 countries. We understand that different regions have unique judicial considerations. That's why ELI works closely with the judiciary and local partners to design programs that are appropriate for each context. Our courses incorporate the latest advances in legal, scientific, public health, and economic thought, as well as interactive analysis by participants and faculty.