Marie-Pierre Lanfranchi

Marie-Pierre Lanfranchi is a Professor at Aix-Marseille University's Faculty of Law, specializing in International Law and International Law of the Sea. She holds a doctorate in public law (1992) and a research supervision qualification (HDR) from Aix-en-Provence. Her career includes academic roles at the University of Le Havre (2012–2015) and Aix-Marseille University since 2015.

Her research interests focus on sustainable development in international law, maritime resource management, and environmental protection in international waters. Key areas include the legal status of marine mineral resources, continental shelf extensions under UNCLOS, and interactions between trade and environmental norms in the WTO.

• 2023: Chairing a roundtable on maritime space protection
• 2021: Published on Indian Ocean territorialization and high-seas environmental protection
• 2012–2005: Explored biotechnology trade disputes, climate policy, and technical standards in WTO law

Her publication trends show expertise in WTO-environment conflicts, bioethics, and climate change governance. She has presented at numerous international conferences, including the European Union's environmental policy workshops and UNESCO cultural diversity negotiations.