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Prof. Dr. Birgit Peters holds the Professorship for Public Law with a focus on International and European Law at the University of Trier. Her work bridges legal theory and practice across international environmental governance, climate change litigation, and participatory democracy frameworks.
- Key Affiliations: University of Trier (since 2024), University of Rostock, University of Münster
- Research Themes: Environmental human rights, legitimacy of EU administrative networks, cross-border participatory mechanisms
Her article portfolio reveals a trajectory from foundational studies on customary international law (2010) to cutting-edge analyses of climate adjudication (2025). Notably, her work on "Legitimation through public participation" (2020) and "The Europeanization of Participation" (2015) demonstrates sustained expertise in procedural legitimacy.
Prof. Peters actively engages in policy dialogue, including submissions to the International Court of Justice (2024) and UN Special Rapporteur (2023). She contributes to legislative commentary on climate protection acts and participates in international symposia on law-nature interfaces.
- Teaching Innovations: Jessup Moot Court, simulation games for international law education
- Public Engagement: Regular media commentary in Legal Tribune Online, podcast appearances
