Blogposts by Jessica Schechinger

Jessica is Junior Researcher in the SHARES Project. Her work includes the overall coordination of the SHARES book series, consisting of several edited volumes. Jessica obtained an LLB in Dutch law and an LLM in public international law, both from Utrecht University. She … Read more

16 December 2013

SHARES News Items Overview: 16 November-15 December 2013

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Jessica Schechinger

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SHARES News Items Overview

This is our News Items Overview of 16 November-15 December 2013, a summary of recent news relating to shared responsibility. (more…)

15 November 2013

SHARES News Items Overview: 16 October-15 November 2013

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Jessica Schechinger

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SHARES News Items Overview

This is our News Items Overview of 16 October-15 November 2013, a summary of recent news relating to shared responsibility. (more…)

30 October 2013

The 2013 Southeast Asia haze – a shared responsibility?

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Jessica Schechinger

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International Environmental Law

Singapore covered in haze (20 June 2013), compared to a clear day (13 April 2012). © AFP

Last summer, hazardous levels of air pollution affected the health and lives of many people, the economy (e.g. disruptions of air traffic due to reduced visibility, decreased tourism and business activities) and the environment of multiple states.[1] In both Singapore and Malaysia, record breaking levels of atmospheric pollution were measured.[2] Large parts of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia were covered in smog, and the smoke haze[3] even spread to Thailand and Brunei. (more…)

15 October 2013