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A student-led organisation concerning environmental law in Aotearoa New Zealand

14/09/2026

Join ELSA x YRMLA for a morning filled with meaningful conversations and valuable insights! 💚

The Young Resource Management Law Association brings together early-career professionals working across environmental law, planning, and policy. Our members include resource management lawyers, planners, policy advisers, and environmental professionals from both the public and private sectors, with experience spanning environmental litigation, urban planning, climate change and the Emissions Trading Scheme. Having each followed different paths into the environmental field, YRMLA are keen to share insights and practical guidance for those interested in pursuing a career in this area.

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, 22nd September
🕕 7.30am to 8.30am
📍Kompass Coffee, 22 Fanshaw Street, Auckland CBD.
🔗 Sign up now through the link in our bio!

30/08/2026

💚 ELSA is recruiting for our 2027 executive team! 💚
We are looking for individuals passionate about environmental law who want to help our mission of harnessing the law for the planet 🌍

We are currently recruiting for -
🌱Marketing Leads
🌱Events Leads
🌱Volunteering Leads

Apply via the link in our bio! Applications close on the 18th of September. Apply soon and don’t miss this awesome opportunity to contribute to the environmental law space from Waipapa Taumata Rau! 💚🌍

Feel free to get in contact for anymore information.

21/08/2026

🌿 Can nature have rights?

Join us for a fascinating talk with Alban Lahaye, a French PhD candidate at the University of Bordeaux specialising in constitutional, environmental and comparative law.

Alban will explore the growing Rights of Nature movement and the shift towards a more ecocentric approach to environmental protection. Drawing on examples from New Zealand and around the world, the talk will examine how the law is beginning to recognise and protect nature in new ways, including through legal rights and guardianship.

📅 Monday 24 August 🕕 6:00pm
📍810-742
🔗 Sign up now through the link in our bio! 
See you there! 🌱

26/05/2026

📚 ELSA’s Lecture Series is officially kicking off!

We are super excited to announce that our first guest lecturer for the series will be Justin Sobion, joining us on Tuesday 2 June at 6pm in Room 810-332.

The lecture series is a great opportunity to hear from legal academics, gain insight into different areas of environment law, and connect with fellow students in a more informal setting. We’re looking forward to starting the series with what promises to be a really engaging session!

📍 810-332 🗓 Tuesday 2 June ⏰ 6:00pm

🔗 Sign up through the link in bio

20/05/2026

ℹ️ Climate Response Bill - what you need to know!

The Government has announced proposed amendments to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 that would limit tort claims for climate change related harm, including claims like Smith v Fonterra.

The proposal raises major questions about accountability, access to justice and the role of the courts in responding to the climate crisis. While the Government argues the changes will provide ‘commercial certainty’ for businesses, critics warn they could shield major emitters from liability and remove an important avenue for climate litigation in Aotearoa.

➡️ Swipe through to learn more about what this means for climate litigation, the common law and environmental accountability in New Zealand!

05/05/2026

Want hands-on experience in environmental and climate change law? 🌍

We’re connecting students with volunteering opportunities in environmental law and policy - working on real projects around climate change, adaptation and sustainability.

Previous work has included research on Treaty obligations and emissions targets. We have some awesome projects lined up - stay tuned as they be announced very soon!

Keen to get involved? Join our volunteer pool and be the first to hear about opportunities👇

Express your interest via link in bio 🔗

13/04/2026

What an engaging and thought-provoking evening with Professor Stepan Wood from the University of British Columbia!

We explored the challenges of embedding environmental rights within constitutional frameworks, alongside critical conversations on climate change and Indigenous rights 🌏

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful discussion.

Stay tuned for the next ELSA event 🌱

02/04/2026

POV: you went to Law on the Lawn ⚖️

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a great afternoon 🌲

Stay tuned for lots more ELSA events coming up later in the year!

28/03/2026

‘A Hot Day in Iqaluit? Realising Environmental Rights in Canada’s Constitutional Cul-de-Sac.’🌱

Join us for an insightful evening with Professor Stepan Wood as he explores the future of environmental rights in Canada.

From climate change to Indigenous rights and the evolving idea of rights for nature itself, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Stick around after the talk for free food and a chance to connect!

🗓 Tuesday 31st March
⏰ 4:00–6:00pm
📍 Location: TBA

Sign up via the link in bio 🔗

26/03/2026

Meet the ELSA 2026 Executive Team 👏

We’re proud to introduce the group leading ELSA this year - a team driven by collaboration and a shared commitment to creating opportunities for law students. We’re excited to build on ELSA’s impact and deliver a big year ahead.

Stay tuned for what’s coming, 2026 is just getting started! ⚖️

Address

Level 2, Building 810 Eden Crescent &, Short Street
Auckland
1010

Telephone

+64225881179

Website

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