The Development of Environmental Law in the Asia-Pacific: Past, Present and Future

This fireside chat, chaired by Professor Tommy Koh on 12 August 2021, reflects on the 25-year journey of the Asia Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (APCEL) at the National University of Singapore. Founding and current directors discuss APCEL’s origins, its role in regional capacity building, and its ongoing influence in shaping environmental law and education. The panel explores key developments in international environmental law, the rise of climate litigation, gaps in governance, and the urgent need for legal tools to meet today’s environmental challenges.