Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are integrated within the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted by parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in December 2023.

This was the theme for the recent IAIAsa Conference held at the Skukuza Camp in Kruger National Park from 22-25 September. Over 300 delegates descended on Skukuza to debate where next for integrated environmental management in South Africa.

IMEL, in collaboration with the Environmental Law Association of South Africa, the Global Environmental Law Centre, UWC, Hasselt University, and DIOS Global Minds Research Project, SDG-Governance, hosted a seminar on 

IMEL was pleased to host Dr Matteo Fermeglia, Assistant Professor in International and European Environmental Law and Post-Doctoral Assistant at Hasselt University, Faculty of Law, who is collaborating with us on a North-South comparative l