Tim Stephens

Tim Stephens is Professor of International Law at The University of Sydney Law School. He specializes in international law of the sea, environmental law, and Antarctic governance, with appointments to international arbitration panels related to environmental protection.

Key research domains:

• International ocean governance and UNCLOS implementation
• Climate change impacts on maritime boundaries
• Antarctic Treaty System under geopolitical pressure
• International environmental dispute resolution

Recent publications analyze climate change adaptation in marine law, ocean acidification governance, and legal innovations for environmental protection. His advisory roles include:

• Arbitrator under the Antarctic Environmental Protocol
• Expert for the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation
• Past President of Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law