René Lefeber

René Lefeber is a Professor of International Environmental Law at the Amsterdam Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainability. He concurrently serves as Deputy Legal Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, advising on international law matters and representing the Netherlands in international legal proceedings and negotiations. His expertise spans Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings, the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and the International Seabed Authority.

He teaches the course Space, High Seas, Seabed and Antarctic Law at the Melbourne Law Masters program, indicating a focus on transnational legal frameworks governing oceanic, celestial, and polar domains.

His research interests center on the intersection of environmental governance, space law, and marine resource management. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, his dual role highlights significant contributions to both academic and governmental legal practice.