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Edward Brans is a Professor by Special Appointment in Sustainability and Environmental Liability at Utrecht University's School of Law. He combines this role with work as an attorney at Pels Rijcken, specializing in private and administrative environmental liability law. His research focuses on climate change liability, biodiversity restoration, and legal frameworks for sustainability.
- Education: PhD and Civil Law studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Affiliation: Utrecht University (Institute of Constitutional, Administrative Law and Legal Theory)
Brans' research explores intersections between climate change liability, negative emissions strategies, and biodiversity recovery. He contributes to EU-level debates on Scope 3 emissions accountability and Swiss ECHR precedents for state and corporate climate obligations. His work addresses legal challenges in habitat banking and biodiversity credits under EU directives.
Recent publications highlight his work on Shell/Milieudefensie litigation, climate scenario integration into legal practice, and PFAS contamination accountability. Though no formal awards are listed, his media presence in outlets like NRC and Trouw underscores his influence in Dutch environmental law discourse.
Brans teaches courses including Administrative and Civil Environmental Liability and Law and Sustainability in Europe, while participating in interdisciplinary climate governance workshops. He remains active in legal proceedings involving environmental liability and sustainability policy.
