Dr Denning Metuge
Dr. Denning Metuge is a Senior Lecturer in IMEL, where he teaches the Law of the Sea, International Environmental Law, and the Carriage of Goods by Sea.
His research and advisory work concentrate on marine and environmental law, particularly ocean governance, marine spatial planning, integrated coastal management, marine protected areas, and the rights and participation of coastal and small-scale fishing communities. His work is notable for its dedication to comprehensive legal analysis, regional importance, and the promotion of inclusive and sustainable methods of ocean governance in Africa.
Dr. Metuge has contributed to a variety of influential ocean governance initiatives, including advisory and expert roles in a UNEP/Nairobi Convention-supported project in Kenya, the World Bank-supported SWIOFISH2 project in Madagascar, WildTrust, and other regional programmes focused on developing the legal aspects of marine spatial planning in South Africa, Kenya, and Madagascar. Most recently, Dr. Metuge has been appointed as a Core Hybrid Working Group Member and Specialist Advisor to the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability, supporting a “whole-of-society” approach to marine spatial planning and ocean governance in South Africa.
He has published works on marine spatial planning, indigenous knowledge in ocean governance, port State jurisdiction, and maritime regulatory frameworks. He holds an LLD in Public Law, an LLM in Mercantile Law, a Maîtrise in Business Law, and an LLB, and he works professionally in both English and French.
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