ELA Annual and Student Conferences 6-10 Oct 2026: Glocal Governance in the Age of Triple Planetary Crises
6 Oct - 10 Oct SAST (+02:00)
North-West University, Potchefstroom
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Think global-act local
From global to local (“glocal”) contexts, what law and governance measures are needed as humanity confronts the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution? And how can we meaningfully contribute to concerted action in response to the crisis? In collaboration with the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES) at North-West University, Potchefstroom, between 6 and 10 October 2026, the Environmental Law Association of South Africa (ELA) Annual and Student Conferences will explore these questions from diverse perspectives. We invite government officials, academics, environmental assessment practitioners, lawyers, community members, students and other stakeholders to participate in these Conferences to reflect on the way forward.
The Student Conference on 6 and 7 October 2026 is an opportunity for university students (postgraduate and undergraduate) to share and seek input on their ongoing or completed reserach of relevance to the topic, while the Annual Conference on 8 and 9 October 2026 invites academics, community members, environmental assessment practitioners, government officials, lawyers, and other stakeholders to present their work and engage in conversation on glocal governance in an age of triple planetary crises.
On 10 October 2026, all attendees are invited to join an excursion to the Vredefort Dome, a World Heritage Site where you can bear witness to the earliest and largest meteorite impact on Earth, San rock art, special bird species and stunning landscapes.
To learn more checkout our webpage: https://elasa.co.za/ela-events/annual-student-conferences-2026-glocal-governance/.
Information
There is no age requirement to attend, but children must be accompanied by adults, and the conference is aimed at adults (university students, community leaders, professionals, etc.).
Unfortunately, we do not have resources to provide any child care facilities during the conference.
Parking will be available at the conference venue.
Firearms are not permitted.
Illegal drugs are not permitted.
No under-age drinking.
Organiser
Environmental Law Association of South Africa
ALL EVENTS BY THIS ORGANISERInformation
There is no age requirement to attend, but children must be accompanied by adults, and the conference is aimed at adults (university students, community leaders, professionals, etc.).
Unfortunately, we do not have resources to provide any child care facilities during the conference.
Parking will be available at the conference venue.
Firearms are not permitted.
Illegal drugs are not permitted.
No under-age drinking.
Organiser
Environmental Law Association of South Africa
ALL EVENTS BY THIS ORGANISERInfo
Think global-act local
From global to local (“glocal”) contexts, what law and governance measures are needed as humanity confronts the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution? And how can we meaningfully contribute to concerted action in response to the crisis? In collaboration with the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES) at North-West University, Potchefstroom, between 6 and 10 October 2026, the Environmental Law Association of South Africa (ELA) Annual and Student Conferences will explore these questions from diverse perspectives. We invite government officials, academics, environmental assessment practitioners, lawyers, community members, students and other stakeholders to participate in these Conferences to reflect on the way forward.
The Student Conference on 6 and 7 October 2026 is an opportunity for university students (postgraduate and undergraduate) to share and seek input on their ongoing or completed reserach of relevance to the topic, while the Annual Conference on 8 and 9 October 2026 invites academics, community members, environmental assessment practitioners, government officials, lawyers, and other stakeholders to present their work and engage in conversation on glocal governance in an age of triple planetary crises.
On 10 October 2026, all attendees are invited to join an excursion to the Vredefort Dome, a World Heritage Site where you can bear witness to the earliest and largest meteorite impact on Earth, San rock art, special bird species and stunning landscapes.
To learn more checkout our webpage: https://elasa.co.za/ela-events/annual-student-conferences-2026-glocal-governance/.