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Dr Alice Palmer is a Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Art and Law Program at the Institute of International Law and Humanities (IILAH) within the Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She specializes in international and domestic environmental law, human rights, and the intersection of law with visual arts and environmental aesthetics. Her work includes advising UN bodies on waste management laws and analyzing climate litigation strategies for philanthropic sectors.
Education:
- PhD in Law (University of Melbourne, funded by Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship)
- LLM from New York University
- Bachelor of Arts (Art History, Literature, Politics, French) and Laws (Honours) from University of Melbourne
Her research explores law's relationship with visual culture, trade-environment interfaces, and climate governance. She coordinates the Research Support Program at MLS and teaches courses such as Environmental Law, Human Rights and Climate Change, and International Environmental Law across institutions including ANU, Columbia University, and University College London. Past roles include Director at FIELD (London), commercial law practice in New York and Melbourne, and refugee law advisory work.
Professional Contributions:
- Strategic legal analysis for NGOs, governments, and international institutions
- Advocacy for developing nations' implementation of environmental treaties
- Leadership in interdisciplinary programs linking law with humanities
