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3 rd Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference April 15 th /16 th , 2016 "A Sea Change for Sustainable Ocean Resource Governance" CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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3rd Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference

April 15th/16th, 2016

"A Sea Change for Sustainable Ocean Resource Governance"

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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Hamburg Övelgönne – © moodstyler, Michél Hennig

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GREETINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Gunther Adler – State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety 4

Jörg Kuhbier – Chairman, Internationaler Umweltrechtstag Hamburg e.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Professor Dr. Markus Kotzur, Professor Dr. Nele Matz-Lück & Professor Dr. Alexander Proelss – Scientific Advisory Board 7

PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ANNEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hamburg – Gateway to the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Topics and Goals of HIELC 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Conference Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Conference Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Conference Reception in the Rooms of the DNV GL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CONTACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SUPPORTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

INDEX

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GUNTHER ADLERState Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety

The programme for the Hamburg International Environmental Law conference spans a broad spectrum of topics under the title "A Sea Change for Sustain-able Ocean Resource Governance". Key topics include deep sea mining, marine energy, and seabed pipe and cable systems. With these, the event addresses topics that raise exciting legal questions and hold potential for stirring political controversy.

In light of recent policy developments in deep sea mining, I would like to focus on this issue more closely.

Commercial use of the oceans is racing into the economic and political spotlight. Deep sea deposits of raw resources draw particular attention because of growing

demand and rising metal prices. These resources include manganese nodules, cobalt-rich iron and manganese crusts, massive sulphide deposits and ore slurries.

The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea declares marine regions and natural resources outside of exclusive economic zones to be a common heritage of mankind. The prospect of extracting this heritage in the form of non-ferrous, trace and precious metals gives the impression of an international gold rush.

Despite whatever sympathies we feel for these economic desires, we must keep in mind that the deep sea is among the few areas of the earth that remain largely unspoiled and also unexplored by humans.

And in spite of the many gaps in our knowledge, we do know for certain that deep sea mining has significant effects on marine ecosystems, animals and plants. I will only name headline issues here, which include impacts on and to the sea floor caused by mining machines, the creation of sediment plumes during extraction and reinjection of water in the process of lifting metals to the surface, the production of waste known as tailings, and the spread of pollutants in the water column.

Policy-makers have reacted to this current imbalance between strong mining interests and incomplete knowledge about environmental impacts. The German government advocates clear rules for deep sea mining and extraction of very deep oil and gas deposits in its coalition agreement.

Last year also brought a political breakthrough on this issue at the international level. Under the German presidency, the G7 countries agreed on a specific precautionary approach to deep sea mining. A clear, effective and transparent code for sustainable deep sea mining will be developed that takes economic, environmental and ocean conservation aspects into account.

Although the G7 Declaration, by its nature, is but a broad framework, it also expresses clear requirements that must be fulfilled. The document clearly emphasises the integration principle and the creation of regulatory certainty. Germany will continue its active work at the international level and contribute substantially to the design of a regulatory envi-ronmental code.

Foto: Milena Schlösser

GREETINGS

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Only if we continue to address the topics I have mentioned at the national level in an interdisciplinary way will we be able to make Germany’s voice heard. We must speak strongly in support of integrative solutions. Finally, I would like to wish you all an interesting and productive conference. I hope it may perhaps result in additional German contributions to international discussions.

JÖRG KUHBIERChairman, Internationaler Umweltrechtstag Hamburg e.V.

Dear participants of the 3rd Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference,

we are very pleased to see that so many of you have accepted our invitation and joined our conference this year.

On behalf of the board I extend a heartfelt welcome. The board hopes that you will experience some interesting, informative and pleasant days in our city. Some of you have already taken part in the two previous conferences – to know that you’re here amongst us again, is indeed a very special treat and at the same time a confirmation of the successful academic discourse that we enjoyed in 2011 and 2013.

Hamburg is an important location for international environmental law, jurisprudence and legal practice. Our city is home to law firms specializing in national and international environmental law, insurers, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the FORUM Environmental Law Research Centre at the University of Hamburg, the "Verein zur Förderung der umweltrechtlichen Forschung" (a private association supporting environmental law research), the Bucerius Law School, the “Verein Rechtsstandort Hamburg" (which promotes Hamburg-based legal services), and in large numbers businesses and institutions related to environmentally relevant ambitions.

The HIELC intends to bring together scientists, legal practitioners, and officials from all over the world for a fruitful discussion. A diverse audience is asked to contribute to finding solutions for current problems in international environ-mental law.

The founders and members of the association remain convinced that it is necessary to design an international confer-ence in this context. Environmental policy does not stop at national borders. Key environmental regulations and direc-tives are adopted by the European Commission and the European Parliament, and by means of international agree-ments the world community attempts – not always successfully – to address global environmental impacts with global action. Environmental policy and environmental law – which is one main instrument of policy making – are clearly increasingly shaped internationally.

On behalf of the board I want to thank our Scientific Board – Prof. Dr. Markus Kotzur (University of Hamburg), Prof. Dr. Nele Matz-Lück (Kiel University) und Prof. Dr. Alexander Proelss (Trier University) – for succeeding in gathering high ranking experts from all over the world.

GREETINGS

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Furthermore, we are pleased to see the wide range of international participants, who can jointly offer a forum to inter-national and interdisciplinary academics and practitioners to share their insights and put their focus on the necessary steps for future sustainable development of our oceans.

We would also like to express our appreciation to the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, who – with their generous financial support – made it possible for this event to take place, further to our numerous sponsors and partners and – last, but not least – the NDR Info, our media partner.

Once again: Welcome! – The board as well as all of you are looking forward to the Third Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference April 15th and 16th 2016!

IURT ASSOCIATIONUpon the announcement that the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg would be awarded the title of European Green Capital 2011, a group of lawyers interested in international environmental law, sought to establish an association with the aim to bundle and promote the scientific discourse in the area of environmental law on an international level. Thus, on the 4th of February 2010, the Internationaler Umweltrechtstag Hamburg e.V. (IURT association) was founded. The newly established association then proceeded to organize the first Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference (HIELC) that took place in September 2011. It was deemed a great success and about 200 researchers and practitioners from all over the world took part. A second conference was held in 2013.

Jörg KuhbierChairman, Internationaler Umweltrechtstag Hamburg e.V.

GREETINGS

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PROFESSOR DR. MARKUS KOTZUR, PROFESSOR DR. NELE MATZ-LÜCK &PROFESSOR DR. ALEXANDER PROELSSScientific Advisory Board

At the landmark Paris climate conference in fall 2015, the so-called "Paris Agreement" was negotiated. 195 countries adopted what could be described as the first-ever global climate deal being legally binding in its application and truly universal in its regulatory aims, which cover both developed and developing States. This new Agreement includes the long-desired and finally express recognition for the oceans as crucial factors in any climate regulation scheme. Under the programmatic category of "Ecosystem Integrity", the marine ecosystems are mentioned both within the Preamble and within the operative part of the envisaged Treaty. The signatories expressly note „the importance of ensuring the integrity of all ecosystems, including oceans". They furthermore subscribe to the „sustainable management of natural resources" and promise, in Article 5, to "take action to conserve and enhance, as appropriate, sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases".

The third Hamburg International Environmental Law Conference follows up on the vision to only make sustainable and eco-friendly use of natural resources, when addressing three key issues in the interface between sustainable economic growth, effective resource management and urgent environmental protection: deep sea mining, marine energy gen-eration, seabed pipeline and cable systems. It has been proven by worldwide experience, however, that sustainable environmental protection and sustainable economic growth more often appear as foes than friends. The sectoral nature of current ocean governance and the existing patchwork of management arrangements for the oceans do not ease the search for a coherent and consistent sustainability approach.

Deep see mining

While advocates believe the future of mining lies at the bottom of the seas, opponents fear that industry-driven interests will do anything but provide adequate solutions to the urgent ocean sustainability challenges. The relatively new technique of "Deep Sea Mining" indeed raises many concerns regarding its potential impact on marine and coastal ecosystems. Since the consequences of full scale mining operations are still unknown and further scientific research is necessary to fully assess all potential risks, the law governing this field has to qualify as blueprint for effective risk management.

Marine Energy Generation

Emerging technologies for deriving electrical power from the ocean (such as tidal power, wave power, ocean thermal energy conversion etc.) open new perspectives for renewable energy creation. Petroleum or natural gas underneath the ocean floor may also be seen as some form of – though not renewable – ocean energy. The use and exploitation of all forms of marine energy is, however, environment-sensitive and needs – off-shore and on-shore – to respect the relevant standards of environmental protection. To build a legal framework for sustainable ocean energy is thus a challenging task.

Ocean Bed Pipe and Cable Systems

The same holds true for providing legal instruments governing the development and protection of submarine cable systems as well as pipelines. In particular, the internet-based information age is powered by all kinds of cables buried in

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

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the sea bed and spreading between continents. The deep seabed which has been accepted as constituting the common heritage of mankind, establishes at the same time a new habitat for the world´s underwater networks which ought to Given these challenges, we are all the more happy to have assembled some of the world’s highest ranking experts who will critically reflect on a necessary "Sea Change for Sustainable Ocean Resource Governance". Welcome to Hamburg!

Prof. Dr. Markus Kotzur, LL.M. (Duke Univ.)University of Hamburg, Europa-Kolleg Hamburg: Institute for European Integration

Markus Kotzur is Professor for public international law and European law at the University of Hamburg and Managing Director of the Institute for European Integration at the Europa-Kolleg Hamburg. His main research areas are European constitutional law and global constitutionalism. A special attention is directed to the aspect of sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Nele Matz-Lück, LL.M.Kiel University

Nele Matz-Lück is Professor of the Law of the Sea at Kiel University. She is a member of the Cluster of Excellence “Future Ocean". The Cluster aims at an interdisciplinary approach to researching and tracking changes in the ocean environment. One of the Cluster’s objectives is to provide decision-makers at different levels with relevant information to improve ocean governance.

Prof. Dr. Alexander ProelssTrier University

Alexander Proelss is Professor for international and European law and Director of the Institute of Environmental and Technology Law of Trier University. The international law of the sea, along with other questions in the area of public international law, European law and constitu-tional law, constitute the focal points of his re-search. As one of the leading experts on the fields concerned, Alexander Proelss is involved several national and international research consortia.

Professor Dr. Markus Kotzur University of Hamburg

Professor Dr. Nele Matz-Lück Kiel University

Professor Dr. Alexander ProelssTrier University

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

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Bucerius Auditorium, Foto: Bucerius Law School

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DAY 1 – FRIDAY, THE 15TH OF APRIL 2016

08:15 – 09:00 Registration

09:00 - 09:15 Address of welcome: Professor Vladimir V. Golitsyn President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea 09:15 - 11:00 Sustainable Energy Generation from the Oceans Keynote speaker: Ms Gabriele Goettsche-Wanli Comments by: Associate Professor Henning Jessen, Associate Professor David Kenneth Leary 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 - 13:30 Sustainable Management of Ocean Ecosystems Keynote speaker: Professor Rüdiger Wolfrum Comments by: Professor David Freestone, Professor Yoshifumi Tanaka 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch

15:00 - 18:30 Parallel Working Groups Working Group 1: Deep Sea Mining Moderation: Professor Nele Matz-Lück Speaker: Dr. Edwin Egede, Michael Lodge, Professor Keyuan Zou Working Group 2: Marine Energy Generation Moderation: Professor Alexander Proelss Speaker: Dr. Pablo Ferrara, Dr. Kai Trümpler, Dr. Olivia Woolley Working Group 3: Seabed Pipeline and Cable Systems Moderation: Professor Markus Kotzur Speaker: Professor Robert C. Beckman, Douglas Burnett, Professor Wolff Heintschel v. Heinegg

From 20:00 Conference Reception in the rooms of the DNV GL SE Doors open at 19:30 h

Greetings by Torsten Schramm President DNV GL Maritime

Speech by Jens Kerstan Senator for Environment and Energy of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

DNV GL SE Brooktorkai 18

20457 Hamburg

Bucerius Law School Jungiusstraße 620355 Hamburg

PROGRAM

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DAY 2 – SATURDAY, THE 16TH OF APRIL 2016

10:00 - 13:00 Public Panel Discussion „Unsere Meere – nachhaltige Nutzung und ökologische Entwicklung" (Our Oceans – sustainable resource management and ecological development) moderated by Kathrin Schmid, an author and reporter of our media partner NDR Info, Northern Germany’s leading public news radio (held in German with simultaneous translation into English):

Professor Uwe Jenisch Consultant of the DNV GL SE

Professor Markus Kotzur, Professor Nele Matz-Lück, Professor Alexander Proelss Scientific Advisory Board

Professor Konrad Ott Professor for Philosophy and Environmental Ethics at Kiel University

Stefan Wenzel Minister for the Environment Energy and Climate Protection of Lower Saxony

Seminar Room 1.11 Moot Court Room

Auditorium maximum Foyer of Auditorium maximum

PROGRAM

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HAMBURG – GATEWAY TO THE WORLDHamburg has many facets and strengths, but it is fair to say that its port and the city’s heritage of being an international center for maritime trade have defined it in an exceptional way. To this day, Hamburg provides a unique environ-ment for smart innovations bridging the fields of environmental protection, economics, science and research often with a focus on a maritime context.

Green Capital Hamburg

In 2011 Hamburg was awarded the title of European Green Capital for out- standing achievements in environmental protection efforts and ambitious and forward-thinking projects in the field. As one of the leading centers for renewable energies, specifically with regard to wind energy, energy storage techniques, efficient fuel cell technologies and e-mobility Hamburg continues to be one of the drivers of the "Energiewende", an ambitious government plan to significantly reduce and ultimately eradicate dependency on fossil resources for energy generation.

Business Metropolis Hamburg

The Hamburg Metropolitan Region, home to more than five million people, is one of Europe’s strongest economic regions. Hamburg’s international relevance as one of Europe’s major ports means there is also a strong connection between Hamburg’s economic performance and the ocean’s ecosystem. Cargo-handling for the port of Hamburg grew 4.8 % for 2014 and reached a new record mark of 145.7M tonnes. More than 150,000 jobs in the city are connected to the maritime industries.

Research and Science City Hamburg Academic life is an important part of Hamburg’s identity as an innovative city focused on education and science. About 97,000 students are enrolled in the city’s 19 public and private universities and colleges. Hamburg’s academic institutions also play a major role as an employer of more than 22,000 people, more than half of whom are researchers. Hamburg continues its efforts towards strengthening the diversity and quality of its academic institutions and solidifying Hamburg’s role as a science metropolis. In this context, the notable climate-change research cluster "Integrated Climate System Analysis and Prediction" was established in Hamburg in 2007.

Foto: www.mediaserver.hamburg.de/ Christian Spahrbier

Foto: www.mediaserver.hamburg.de/ Roberto Kai Hegeler

Foto: www.mediaserver.hamburg.de/ Andreas Vallbracht

ANNEX

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TOPICS AND GOALS OF HIELC 2016The conference feeds into key areas of interest for the City of Hamburg, namely finding solutions for a "green" but thriving economy, whilst contributing to its reputation as a "smart city" and an excellent location for cutting-edge research and innovation.Environmental protection remains a very pressing issue of our time. Particularly the protection of marine environments has been garnering more attention in recent years. German Chancellor Angela Merkel made the issue one of the focal points of her G7-presidency. In addressing the need for change in this area, one of the goals of the HIELC 2016 is to make recommendations for the establishment of new guidelines governing the sustainable use of ocean resources and mitigating threats to marine environments.

Deep Sea Mining

Technological advances in deep sea mining have raised the interest in such explorations considerably in recent times. The number of license-applications for the exploration of mineral resources at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is constantly rising. At the same time scientific, legal and societal concerns with regard to the safety of marine environ-ments persist. Germany too, received a license for deep sea mining of manganese nodules from the ISA in 2006 and another one for the exploration of polymetallic sulfides in 2015. Globally a growing number of corporations are dedicating significant resources to further develop methods to harvest and process mineral resources. In Hamburg 17 companies and institu-tions have formed the "Deep Sea Mining Alliance" aiming to establish commercial, technological and research-oriented projects in the field.

Seabed Pipeline and Cable Systems

Global interconnectedness, rising energy demands around the world and an increased need for high-speed data transfer create new hazards for maritime ecosystems. The construction of pipelines and cables on the seabed are examples for these new risks. As the seat of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), which is tasked with the permission of such offshore projects, Hamburg makes an interesting location for discussing this issue.

Marine Energy Generation

The oceans provide huge potential for energy generation, potential that is so far largely untapped except for a few offshore windparks and tidal power stations. In times of diminishing fossil resources, a number of new techniques to generate marine energy could contribute significantly to efforts of increasing clean and sustainable energy production. Experts of the World Energy Council in London estimate that tidal power stations could generate up to 15% of global energy demand. In addition to the controversial discussion on the environmental soundness of some of these techniques, it raises additional questions with regard to their compatibility with other utilizations of the ocean. However, regulations addressing ocean infrastructure are still lacking in many areas.Questions surrounding the use of sustainable energy generated from the sea are of great importance to the City of Hamburg due to its location and pioneering role in the use of hydrodynamic power that has been utilized for years through the municipal energy supplier "Hamburg Energie".

ANNEX

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CONFERENCE STRUCTURETwo keynote speeches (30 minutes each) will outline the three focal points of the conference on the 15th of April. They will highlight eco-friendly energy generation and the sustainable utilization of the Ocean’s ecosystem ("Sustainable Energy Generation from the Oceans" and "Sustainable Management of Ocean Ecosystems"). Every keynote speech will be followed by two comments delivered by practitioners (15 minutes each). Legal aspects of these issues will be given particular consideration.

Keynote Speech I

„Sustainable Energy Generation from the Oceans" – Gabriele Goettsche-Wanli | Duration: 30 minutes

The oceans do not just harbor oil and gas, the exploration of which raises eco-safety concerns, but also provide new fossil sources for generating energy e.g. through the use of gas hydrates. More importantly, the oceans represent a vast and largely untapped source of energy e.g. in the form of surface waves, fluid flow, salinity gradients, and thermal energy. Therefore, oceans are an integral part of changing the way energy is generated globally. It should be stressed that all new utilizations of the oceans should on the one hand be questioned with regard to their compatibility with marine ecosystems but potential concerns also need to be weighed against legitimate interests in new forms of usage on the other hand.

Keynote Speech II

"Sustainable Management of Ocean Ecosystems" – Professor Rüdiger Wolfrum | Duration: 30 minutes

On the 19th of June 2015 the UN General Assembly decided "to develop an international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction" (A/RES/69/292). This future agreement can be expected to address many issues (such as MPAs and sustainable management of marine genetic resources) relevant to the topic of this session. The keynote speaker of session II could report on the background of the negotiations of the UN Ad Hoc Working Group and could give us his/her expectations as to the content of the future agreement.

Working Groups

In the afternoon of the 15th of April, following the keynote speeches, participants will convene in three separate working groups focusing on one of the three key areas of interest. Recent trends and developments within these areas will be addressed through a total of three talks per working group, followed by a moderated discussion.

Public Panel Discussion

In the morning of the 16th of April, a concluding panel discussion will be held in German language. The panel will be moderated by a representative of our media partner NDR Info, Northern Germany’s leading public news radio.

The scientific advisory board will briefly summarize and critically reflect on the results of the previous day, followed by short statements by Prof. Dr. Uwe Jenisch, Consultant of the DNV GL SE, an international certification body and classification society, Prof. Dr. Konrad Ott, Professor for Philosophy and environmental ethics, and Stefan Wenzel, Minister for the Environment Energy and Climate Protection of Lower Saxony. In the subsequent discussion, these speakers will discuss the scope and necessity for regulation to promote sustainable use of ocean resources in light of differing perspectives of the industry, political actors, environmental ethics and international environmental law.

ANNEX

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Bucerius Auditorium Maximum, Foto: Bucerius Law School

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CONFERENCE LOCATIONThe conference will take place at the Bucerius Law School. Founded in 2002, the Bucerius Law school is the first private Law School in Germany. It is located in the former botanical institute’s building, in the park of "Planten un Blomen" close to the train station Hamburg-Dammtor.

How to get there

Within Hamburg By car, bus or subway line U1 (train and bus schedules are available at www.hvv.de), head for Stephansplatz. Follow Gorch-Fock-Wall to the first intersection. Then turn right onto Jungiusstraße. The main entrance is on the corner of Jungiusstraße and Marseiller Straße. There is a parking garage located beneath the CCH (Congress Centrum Hamburg). To access this, continue down Marseiller Straße to Dammtordamm.

By TrainGet off at Dammtorbahnhof and exit at the doors marked Dag-Hammarskjöld-Platz / CCH / Messe. Head toward the right and take the stairs on the left before the Hotel Radisson SAS. Follow the path through "Planten un Blomen" park until you arrive at the intersection of Marseiller Straße and Jungiusstraße. Here you will find the main entrance to Bucerius Law School.

By Air From the airport, take the "S-Bahn" line S1 all the way to the Hauptbahnhof (central station). From there, cross the platform and take lines S11, S21 or S31 to Dammtorbahnhof. Alternatively, you can take the S1 to the Ohlsdorfer Friedhof stop. Get out there and change to the U1 which you will stay on until Stephansplatz. Both take an average of 40 minutes. A taxi from the airport to Bucerius Law School will take roughly 30 minutes and will cost about 20 Euros.

Foto: Bucerius Law School

ANNEX

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CONFERENCE RECEPTION IN THE ROOMS OF THE DNV GLIn the evening of Friday, the 15th of April, the board of the IURT association invites all participants to a reception in the rooms of the DNV GL. After Torsten Schramm, the President of the DNV GL Maritime, welcomes all guests, Jens Kerstan, Senator for Environment and Energy of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg will give the reception speech. The reception will take place in the magnificent rooms of the DNV GL which is located in the "HafenCity", Hamburg’s new city area along the Elbe.

How to get there

Situated in the heart of Hamburg, the place can be easily reached by public transportation. Starting from the venue at Bucerius Law School follow "Jungiusstraße" to the first intersection. Then turn left onto "Gorch-Fock-Wall". Take the subway line U1 to Meßberg.

Once you reach Meßberg, take the exit "Brandstwiete, Dovenfleet". Follow on Dovenfleet for about 300 meters, then turn left onto "St. Annen". Follow this road for about 250 meters, then turn left onto "Brooktorkai". Walk about 120 meters until you find your destination on the right.

DNV GLBrooktorkai 1820457 Hamburg

Foto: DNV GL

ANNEX

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HOST

Internationaler Umweltrechtstag Hamburg e.V.c/o Rechtsanwalt Jörg KuhbierKaiser-Wilhelm-Straße 93 D-20355 HamburgTel.: +49 (0) 40 341 [email protected]

BoardSenator a.D. Jörg KuhbierMartin Huber Kersten Wagner-CardenalProf. Dr. Dr. Joachim SandenDr. Roda VerheyenProf. Dr. Ivo Appel

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. Dr. Markus Kotzur, LL.M. (Duke Univ.)Faculty of LawUniversity of HamburgRothenbaumchaussee 33D-20148 HamburgTel.: +49 (0) 40 428 [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Nele Matz-LückKiel UniversityWalther Schücking Institute for International LawWestring 400D-24118 Kiel Tel.: +49 (0) 431 [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Alexander ProelssFaculty V – LawInstitute for Environmental and Technology LawTrier UniversityD-54286 Trier Tel.: +49 (0) 651 201-2586 [email protected]

ASSOCIATED MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Jörn Axel KämmererBucerius Law SchoolJungiusstraße 6D-20355 Hamburg Tel.: +49 (0) 40 3 07 06 - 190 [email protected]

Associate Prof. Henning Jessen, LL.M. (Tulane)Faculty of LawUniversity of HamburgRothenbaumchaussee 33D-20148 HamburgTel.: +49 (0) 40 428 [email protected]

COORDINATION

Christina Anikó SimmigEuropa-Kolleg HamburgWindmühlenweg 27D-22607 HamburgTel.: +49 (0) 40 822 727 [email protected]

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Bucerius Law SchoolJungiusstraße 6D-20355 Hamburgwww.law-school.de/international/

CONFERENCE RECEPTION LOCATION

DNV GLBrooktorkai 18D-20457 Hamburgwww.dnvgl.com

DESIGN: moodstyler, Hamburg

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