Reza Maddahi

Reza Maddahi is a Doctoral Researcher in international climate change law at the Centre for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL), Law Department, University of Eastern Finland. He holds an LL.M and LL.B and has been affiliated with CCEEL since September 1, 2013.

His educational background includes:

• LL.M
• LL.B

Maddahi's research focuses on the legal frameworks governing climate technologies, with particular emphasis on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. His work explores climate litigation, market-based mechanisms, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. He has examined the deployment of CCS in developing countries, the compatibility of CCS with the Paris Agreement, and climate change-related cases before domestic courts. His research bridges environmental law, international law, and climate policy, with significant contributions to understanding how legal frameworks can facilitate climate change mitigation technologies.

Maddahi has published extensively on carbon capture and storage, climate litigation, and international climate agreements. His publications span from 2021 to 2024, showing a consistent research trajectory focused on the intersection of law and climate technology. His work appears in reputable journals such as the Journal of World Energy Law and Business, Environmental Liability, and Carbon and Climate Law Review.

His scientific contributions include:

• Analysis of carbon capture and utilization under EU law
• Examination of CCS deployment in developing countries
• Review of climate change-related litigation
• Assessment of technological pathways for climate mitigation

Maddahi is actively engaged in climate law scholarship, contributing to academic discourse through journal articles, book reviews, and participation in events like COP27. His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing legal frameworks that support effective climate change mitigation strategies globally.