Aoife Daly

Prof. Aoife Daly is a Professor in Law at the School of Law, University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. Her research focuses on human rights-based approaches, particularly children's rights in environmental and climate contexts. She secured a €2m European Research Council Consolidator Grant for the 'Youth Climate Justice' project, examining child/youth climate activism globally. Her work emphasizes children's autonomy, legal frameworks for environmental justice, and interdisciplinary collaboration with youth.

Key research interests include children's rights in litigation, climate activism, and international law. Notable publications include Children, Autonomy and the Courts: Beyond the Right to be Heard (2018) and contributions to climate justice studies. She has also advised the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission on rights implementation.

Awards include UCC's President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021) and recognition for research contributions. Her teaching integrates popular culture to engage students, reflecting her innovation in legal education.