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Wassim Dbouk is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, specializing in marine and maritime policy. He contributes to the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), focusing on legal and regulatory aspects of CO2 transport for the UK's Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) plans. His research spans ocean governance, sustainable development, and climate justice, with a particular emphasis on aligning policy frameworks with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Education: French and Lebanese Law, specializing in Maritime Law
- Roles: UN Climate Change negotiator (lead for Lebanon's COP28 Just Transition Work Programme), member of Southampton's COP26 delegation
- Policy Engagement: Designs policy-informing initiatives through Public Policy|Southampton, collaborating with local/national/international policymakers
Research interests include decarbonising shipping, ocean governance, and bridging gaps between research, law, and policy. He has contributed to projects such as the 'CO2 from Port to Pipeline (CO2P2P)' initiative and DEFRA's Marine Recovery Fund consultations. His work emphasizes environmental stewardship and equitable climate solutions, advocating for inclusive global policies.
External roles include speaking engagements like the 2024 event on the UK Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels. His interdisciplinary approach integrates legal, technical, and policy dimensions to address climate challenges and sustainable ocean management.
