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David Takacs is an Associate Professor at UC Law, San Francisco, specializing in environmental law, biodiversity conservation, and climate change governance. His work bridges international legal frameworks with localized ecological challenges, emphasizing equity and human rights.
Research interests span
- Climate change law and adaptation
- Biodiversity conservation and offsetting
- Water law and rights of nature
- Property rights and environmental governance
- Ecological democracy and REDD+
- International environmental agreements
His recent publications (2023-2025) focus on the climate-biodiversity nexus, legal personhood for ecosystems, and systemic disruptions to environmental law. Earlier works (2016-2022) analyze wilderness protections, koala conservation, and equity in forest carbon projects.
Key collaborators include scholars from Albany Law School, University of Kansas School of Law, and Lewis & Clark Law School, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to environmental policy and land use regulation.
