Peter Drahos

Peter Drahos is a Professor in Law at The Australian National University (ANU) and holds the Chair in Intellectual Property at the University of London. He directs the Centre for Governance of Knowledge & Development and specializes in intellectual property law, climate governance, and regulatory theory. His work bridges legal systems, international negotiations, and policy design.

• Education: LLB/BA (Hons) from University of Adelaide, Grad Dip in Legal Practice (University of South Australia), LLM (Hons) (University of Sydney), PhD (ANU)
• Key Roles: Director of Centre for Governance of Knowledge & Development, Co-lead on ARC-funded project on Global Energy Governance

Research focuses on climate-energy-trade linkages, IP's role in global governance, and regulatory responses to emerging technologies. Notable projects include analyzing China's energy transition pathways and the interplay between TRIPS agreements and climate policy.

Publications emphasize ethical dimensions of IP, regulatory frameworks for green finance, and lessons from patent systems for climate negotiations. Collaborates widely with international organizations and governments on policy reforms.

Current projects explore how trade regimes can align with climate goals and assess institutional challenges in managing energy transitions globally.