Harri Kalimo

Harri Kalimo is a Professor at the Law School of the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. He also serves as Co-Director of the 3E Research Centre at the Brussels School of Governance (Vrije Universiteit Brussel). His research focuses on the intersection of environmental and economic law, particularly EU and international frameworks for circular economy, sustainable trade agreements, and green public procurement.

Key affiliations include the Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL); the Sustainability Law Research Group; and the Research Center for Sustainable Circular Economy. His work emphasizes policy-relevant research on the environment-economy nexus, addressing challenges like resource use, biodiversity, and climate change through legal and regulatory innovations.

Research trends in his publications highlight: (1) legal frameworks balancing trade and environmental goals, (2) EU policy innovations in sustainability transitions, (3) regulatory design for eco-design and producer responsibility, and (4) sovereignty implications of trade agreements. His recent articles analyze topics like recycled content requirements, aviation fuels sustainability, and the role of public procurement in advancing green goals.

Notable contributions include collaborative projects on carbon footprint measurement in procurement (HILMI) and analysis of EU trade instruments' environmental impacts. He leads interdisciplinary teams addressing legal challenges in circular economy implementation and global trade governance.