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Dr. Meinhard Doelle, beloved colleague, friend, and environmental law scholar, May 25, 1964 to September 17, 2022.

The first annual Meinhard Doelle Legacy Lecture in honour of our former colleague was held November 28, 2023.

Professor Doelle鈥檚聽contributions to Canadian and international environmental law and policy, and to education of the next generation, were extensive. His research spanned a wide range of topics, including climate change, energy law, invasive species, environmental assessment, decarbonization of shipping, and public participation in environmental decision-making. His many books included 鈥淭he Next Generation of Impact Assessment: A Critical Appraisal of the Canadian Impact Assessment Act鈥�, 鈥淩esearch Handbook on Climate Change Law and Loss & Damage鈥�, 鈥淧romoting Compliance in an Evolving Climate Regime鈥�, 鈥淭he Federal Environmental Assessment Process, a Guide and Critique", and "From Hot Air to Action: Climate Change, Compliance and the Future of International Environmental Law鈥�. His co-authored casebook 鈥淓nvironmental Law: Cases and Materials鈥� in multiple updated editions provided a foundation to students across the country.

Professor Doelle taught many courses at the Schulich School of Law over the years, including environmental law, energy law, climate law, and contract law.聽He served as the Associate Dean (Research) from 2012 to 2017, and the Associate Director of the Marine & Environmental Law Institute from 2004 to 2012 and the Director from 2013 to 2016.聽He served as Associate Dean, Graduate Studies from 2021. He was also involved in interdisciplinary teaching outside the law school, most notably at the College of Sustainability, where he co-taught a course on Humanity in the Natural World.

This lecture series intends to inspire the next generation of H漫画 students, whether in law or sustainability, to learn more about the possibilities of environmental law for contributing solutions to local, national and global sustainability challenges facing people and planet.