Gerry Nagtzaam

Associate Professor, Faculty of Law gerry.nagtzaam@monash.edu

Core expertise

International and Australian environmental law
Whaling
Ecoterrorism

Biography

Gerry is a globally-recognised environmental scholar. His research focuses on the intersections between environmental law, politics, history and economics. He's written books on topics including international environmental treaties and their normative treatment, and nuclear waste disposal in democratic states. He's written extensively on the issue of whaling and global biodiversity loss, and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria’s International Law Committee.

articles

#COP29 sign outside a modern building in Baku, Azerbaijan

Still waiting: Environmental justice and climate funding at COP29

Since COP1 in 1995, lesser-developed countries have sought climate justice. COP29 in Azerbaijan promised $1.3 trillion by 2035, but only $300 billion as grants, sparking criticism and claims of betrayal.

Environment

The game-changing concerns at COP28

Among the intricate tapestry of issues on the table at COP28, there are some pivotal ones that demand our attention.

Climate change: Rising to the real and urgent challenge

Demystifying COP: What is it, and why should I care?

You’ve likely heard about the annual Conference of the Parties, but what exactly is it, and why does it matter?

Politics and society

A treaty to rule them all?

Existing international treaties are only partially limiting plastic waste, and a global agreement is needed to fill the gaps.

Politics and society