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International Public Interest Careers
Three LLM post-graduate Public Interest Fellows are advancing their careers dedicated to public interest in an international arena.
Net Zero and Natural Resources Law
Mehrnoosh Aryanpour SJD’25 and past Bok Visiting International Professor Damilola S. Olawuyi have collaborated on new book published by Oxford University Press.
Shaping a Sustainable and Healthy Future
Evan Kuo L’26 interned with the Clean Air Council in Philadelphia this summer.
The Case for a Federal Grid Planning Authority
Prof. Shelley Welton proposes the creation of a public grid planning authority to develop grid expansion plans in the national interest.
Supporting Sustainable Start-Ups & Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
Our Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic contributes to economic development with a focus on underrepresented entrepreneurs and social impact start-ups.
How Will Philadelphia Finance Climate Change?
Although cities will need $5.4 trillion annually through 2030 to combat climate change, they are currently receiving just 1% of those funds, writes Prof. Bill Burke-White.
AI & Environmental Concerns
In an interview with Environmental Innovations Initiative, Prof. Cary Coglianese discusses how artificial intelligence intersects with climate and environmental regulations.
Exploring ESG
In Prof. Lisa M. Fairfax’s trailblazing course, students unpack the history of the ESG movement—and prepare to chart its future.
Climate Law & Human Rights
Sheridan Macy L’24 shares her experience working at the intersections of environmental law and human rights.
AI & Climate Change
The Penn Program on Regulation launches a series of monthly workshops exploring the connections between artificial intelligence and climate change.
Combatting Luxury Emissions
In The Journal, Prof. Shelley Welton argues for addressing “luxury emissions” to ignite a larger cultural shift against excessive carbon emissions.
Biden Vetoes Anti-ESG Resolution
“Both the congressional resolution and the presidential veto represent a contentious battle,” writes Alexandra Walsh L’24, WG’26 for The Regulatory Review.