Edwin Alblas

Edwin Alblas is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Law at the Law Group of Wageningen University & Research, with a focus on interdisciplinary research bridging law and environmental science. He coordinates the MSc program 'Governance of Sustainability Transformations' and teaches courses on environmental law. His research emphasizes biodiversity, agriculture, soil health, and pollution, particularly exploring how legal frameworks can drive environmental protection in collaboration with life scientists.

Alblas holds a PhD from the Sutherland School of Law at University College Dublin (2021), where he also contributed to the landmark Climate Case Ireland litigation. Postdoctoral work at the University of Groningen focused on environmental democracy. He has degrees from Tilburg University (BA, LLM) and KU Leuven (LLM).

His research appears in journals like Land Use Policy and International Environmental Agreements. He co-leads the IUCN WCEL Early Career Specialist Group and is a member of the Wageningen Young Academy and Dutch Empirical Legal Studies Academy. His work often addresses EU legal frameworks, soil law, and agricultural policy, advocating for science-law integration.

Key publications include studies on soil phosphorus cycling, EU nature governance, and sustainable agricultural policy. He advises on projects like 'Law for sustainable food production' and 'CircuLaw,' emphasizing legal tools for circular economies and soil protection. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, EU policy analysis, and bridging legal and scientific challenges in sustainability.

Alblas is actively involved in civic engagement, volunteering with agri-environmental organizations. He serves on the board of the Dutch Empirical Legal Studies Academy and coordinates multiple MSc courses, reflecting his commitment to education and practical policy impact.