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Watch FIELD founders in an interview by Environment Correspondent Alex Kirby in five unique videos. Learn about the early days of FIELD and how it was created. Find out why environmental law matters and why the Chernobyl accident was important in this context. How is ethics relevant to environmental law? - Watch the videos and find out.

FIELD in the world


From environmental guidelines in oil and gas contracts in Kazakhstan to supportng Pacific Island States in the climate change negotiations. Visit our new map of the world and explore the diverse projects that FIELD has been working on lately.

FIELD in Copenhagen

4 December 2009 – FIELD is disappointed at the lack of progress in the international climate change negotiations and the failure of developed countries to commit to ambitious emissions cuts. FIELD staff are working with small island states, least developed countries and other developing countries at the UN Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.

FIELD celebrates 20 years

FIELD celebrated its 20th anniversary on 15 October, 2009 in London. More than 100 guests came to hear FIELD founders James Cameron and Philippe Sands be interviewed by environment correspondent Alex Kirby and a panel discussion on ‘Prospects for the UN Copenhagen Climate Change Conference’.

REDD-Plus paper for Copenhagen

27 November 2009 - FIELD has prepared a REDD-plus briefing paper for negotiators from developing countries in advance of the UN Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. Previous papers with more background about the REDD-plus negotiations, including ‘Quick Tips’ for new negotiators, can be found on our REDD project page in English, French and Spanish.

Laws can't cope with climate exiles

20 October, 2009 - FIELD warns that international legal frameworks are unprepared to deal with people displaced by climate change. Although estimates vary widely as to how many climate exiles can be expected, it is clear that the international community needs to prepare for the likelihood that some small island countries and low-lying territories will be lost in the future.