Melissa Ann Powers

Melissa Ann Powers is a Teaching Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Trento. She specializes in Climate Change and Energy Law, focusing on legal frameworks governing energy transitions and international environmental agreements. Her current teaching includes the course 'Climate change and Energy Law,' which explores climate science, policy, and the evolution of international treaties like the Paris Agreement.

• Program Stream: Giurisprudenza (LM5)

Her research interests emphasize the intersection of energy system decarbonization and legal instruments, with particular attention to fossil fuel phase-out policies and grid modernization challenges. While no specific articles or grants are documented, her academic contributions center on educating students about the socio-legal dimensions of environmental sustainability.