The Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law (ARIEL) provides practical solutions to environmental law problems using a multi-disciplinary approach. Its mission is to transform environmental and social governance in Southeast Asia by creating new paradigms of environmental justice based on the rule of law. ARIEL aims to promote new ASEAN environmental law norms, develop a network of practitioners, provide research support for legal reform, and build legal capacity in the region. It conducts training, research, and advocacy programs and collaborates with partners on events highlighting priorities such as business and human rights.

1. ARIEL Report
2020 - 2021

2. WHO WE ARE
The Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law (ARIEL) is
a law institute focused on providing practical solutions to
environmental law problems. It adopts a multi-disciplinary
approach to solving environmental issues with an emphasis on
ecologically sound measures and participatory methods

3. Our Mission
To transform the environmental
and social governance landscape
in the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) region by
creating a new paradigm of
environmental justice firmly
anchored on the environmental
rule of law.

4. Our Vision
1. To promote new norms for ASEAN
environmental law in order to
achieve inclusive and sustainable
development across the region
2. To develop the ASEAN network of
environmental lawyers and
practitioners and provide a platform
for the exchange of strategies and
legal expertise for the protection of
the environment
3. To provide research support for legal
and policy reform, advocacy and the
improvement of environmental
management frameworks
4. To build the capacity of legal
practitioners in environmental ethics,
environmental law and adjudication
of environmental disputes

5. Matthew Baird
Director
Rocky Guzman
Deputy Director
Our people

6. Paulo Burro
Partnerships Manager
Akaraphum
Pisanwanich
Communications Manager
Coleen Salamat
Outreach Manager
Our people
Wyne Wyne Pye
Research Fellow
Nathalie Manes
Student Scholar
Michael Mahoney
Honorary Counsel

7. Jason Anom
ASEAN Fellow
Prof. Amanda Kennedy
ASEAN Fellow
Patti Moore
ASEAN Fellow
ARIEL Fellows
Khin Thandar
ASEAN Fellow
Sallie Chia Wei Yang
ASEAN Fellow

8. Consultants
Martin Cosier
Dr. Eric Mousset
Sai Nay Won Myint
Dr. Margaret Wachenfeld
Researchers
Boren Eang
Jesper Nepomuceno
Student Scholars
Hasreena Ahlum
Devon Castorena
Yi Qian Chan
Surabhi Vanalia
Our people

9. ASEAN Environmental Law Network
• Development of an ASEAN-wide network for environmental lawyers,
academics, judges
• Advancement of an ASEAN environmental crime network
• Recognizing through awards exemplary environmental lawyers and
judges
What we do (Programs)

10. Training and Capacity Building
• Conduct of workshops, conferences, webinars on key environmental law issues
• Development of ASEAN environmental and social governance (ESG) and
environmental adjudication programs
• Development of environmental law courses accredited by universities
Environmental Law Research and Advocacy
• Research for legal and policy reform on key environmental issues across ASEAN
• Legal and policy advocacy to promote environmental laws, and adoption of best
practice models
What we do (Programs)

11. ASEAN Regional Law
• Development and support for ASEAN environmental declarations and treaties
• Advocacy for human rights and the protection of environmental defenders
• Supporting the rights of nature and the protection of animals
Business, Human Rights and the Environment
• Development of norms on Business, Human Rights and the Environment
• Mainstreaming Business, Human Rights and the Environment for lawyers and
financial institutions
What we do (Programs)

12. Webinars Conferences
Talks
Support and
Participation
Collaboration
Highlights of 2020/2021

13. Events and
Activities

14. ARIEL Webinar Series

15. ARIEL Webinar Series

16. Asian Environmental Law Conference

17. International Environmental Law Summit

18. Seeds of Justice Webcast

19. Seeds of Justice Webcast

20. ARIEL Environmental Lawyer Award

21. Environmental Law Champion Series

22. Environmental Law Champion Series

23. Regional Environmental Forums

24. Special Events

25. Special Events

26. ARIEL-supported Events

27. Research

28. Other Initiatives

29. Our Partners

30. Connect with us!
arielaw.asia@gmail.com
@arielaw.asia
@arielaw_asia
@arielaw
Asian Research Institute for
Environmental Law