Environmental disputes

Causes of Conflict, Conflict, Cooperation, Environmental disputes, Environmental Mediation, Mediation and Society, peace negotiations, UN and International Organizations, Uncategorized

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“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” In his ‘untold history’ – “The Earth Transformed” Peter Frankopan charts the way in which the natural environment has shaped human history and more recently how humankind has in turn begun to influence the natural environment. In his conclusion he builds on…

Cooperation, Dialogue, Economics, Environmental disputes, Game Theory, Governments/Public Sector, Interests, Mediation and Society, Public Policy, Uncategorized

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‘Entangled Life’ by Merlin Sheldrake is a fascinating look into the role that fungi play in making the natural world what it is. From the impact on humans to the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and trees. The relationship between humans, plants and fungi is also the focus of the Welcome Collection’s current exhibition ‘Rooted…

Communication, Dialogue, Environmental disputes, Practical Challenges for Mediators

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” . . . how are we to deal with this grief? People might react with despair, sadness, frustration, lack of control, hopelessness, and even apathy. It’s understandable, given the enormity of the destruction taking place. It’s understandable to feel powerless when faced with the news of another whale dying, another forest being decimated, or…

Communication, COVID-19, Dialogue, Environmental disputes, General, Reality-Testing

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“We’ve come a long way since we last shook hands Still got a long way to go” “Come a Long Way”, Kate McGarrigle & Louden Wainwright III performed by Kate & Anna McGarrigle and others (including Kate and Louden’s children, Martha and Rufus Towards the end of last year, we took our 13-year-old granddaughter and…

Brazil, Dispute Resolution, Environmental disputes, Environmental Mediation, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), Online Mediation

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I owe my recent participation in a very challenging project to my dear friend and mediation partner, Constança Madureira. For some time, she has been able to build a career as a lawyer and associate it with an extensive and respected professional background in the hotel and lodging industry. Having worked in top executive positions…

Cross-cultural, Dialogue, Environmental disputes, Sport, UN and International Organizations

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– “You will cut the damn tree down”, one neighbour said. – “Not a chance!” answered the other. – “In that case, I have nothing else to tell you…” – “As you wish…we may also sit here in silence…” Having said that, both parties crossed their arms, backed in their chairs and stared at each…

Commercial Mediation, Dialogue, Economics, Environmental disputes, Environmental Mediation, Public Policy

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Previous blog entries on this theme of water have focussed primarily on the process and stalled progress of the Land and Water Forum [LWF] in New Zealand. This was a process intended to bring together most if not all of the stakeholders on questions of water allocation and quality. As we’ve seen earlier, what looked…

Dispute Resolution, Environmental disputes, Environmental Mediation, Future of mediation, India

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The judgment by the Uttarakhand High Court granting entities such as the River Ganga, River Yamuna and more recently the Yamnotri [1] Mohd.  Salim v. State of Uttrakhand and Ors, W.P.PIL No.  126 of 2014  and Gangotri glaciers [2] Lalit Miglani v. State of Uttarakhand, W.P.PIL No. 140 of 2015 the status of legal personality under…