Niklas Löther

Niklas Löther is a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Center for Climate Change, Energy & Environmental Law (CCEEL). He holds an MSocSc in Environmental Policy and Law from UEF and an MA in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen. His research focuses on integrating climate and air pollution governance in the EU, exploring legal, political, and policy science dimensions. Löther examines the intersection of environmental law and global politics, emphasizing the role of science and non-state actors in governance frameworks.

Education:

• MSocSc in Environmental Policy and Law, University of Eastern Finland
• MA in Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen

Research interests include the governance of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and the functioning of the global climate regime. He has contributed to projects like the 4i-TRACTION initiative, analyzing transformative climate policies. Löther has organized events such as the 2023 IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium and teaches in the Global Environmental Politics course.

Key publications explore conceptual histories of SLCPs, policy pathways for climate governance, and legal frameworks under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement. His work bridges environmental science, law, and political science to address climate and pollution challenges.