Achinthi Vithanage
@ProfAchinthiV
Assoc. Dir. Envt'l Law Program @haublawatpace | Int'l Envt'l Law Prof @haubenvirolaw | Council @abaenvlaw | Attny 🇦🇺 | Member @iucn_wcel
Thrilled to be returning to the #1 #EnvironmentalLaw program in the country as @HaubLawatPace's Assoc. Director for Environmental Law Programs! Exciting times ahead. @HaubEnviroLaw @PaceEnviroLaw
. @HaubLawatPace is pleased to announce Achinthi Vithanage will join the law school as the Associate Director of #Environmental #Law Programs. We couldn't be more thrilled to have you back,@AchinthiV! #paceenvirolaw View Press Release Here: bit.ly/3xlLruK
Professor @ProfAchinthiV was sworn in as a Board Member of the Federated Conservationists of #WestchesterCounty (@FCWC1) during the 60th Anniversary of its Annual Meeting. FCWC has worked since 1965 to protect Westchester’s natural resources. Read more➡️ bit.ly/44lOQfh
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @HaubLawatPace is proud to be ranked #1 in the nation in Environmental Law 5 years in a row by the latest @usnews rankings released today, as well as #19 in Trial Advocacy, #18 in Dispute Resolution, and other top rankings. @PaceEnviroLaw ➡️ brnw.ch/21wRRlq
For the 4th consecutive year, @ProfAchinthiV of @PaceEnviroLaw, has been named to #Lawdragon500 Leading Environmental Lawyers: The Green 500, along with @HaubLawatPace alumni: Anne Carpenter ’09, Samuel Brown ‘07, Kirstin Etela ’04, James May ’91. 🔗 READ: brnw.ch/21wQCTP
.@HaubLawatPace has appointed an accomplished leadership team to continue to guide its top ranked @HaubEnviroLaw Program into the future: Katrina Fischer Kuh @ProfKTQ, Achinthi Vithanage @ProfAchinthiV, & Josh Galperin @JoshGalperin. 🔗 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: brnw.ch/21wQhHk
The @PaceEnvClinic gives students real-world experience fighting pollution and defending natural resources in court – from drafting briefs to arguing cases. Hands-on learning that shapes the next generation of environmental advocates. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3DMgrfM
Little the #sparrow meditates. On what? I know not. Perhaps to get past the anger she has for a certain #plastic cup... From #AngryBird to #BirdBuddha
We are #hiring! 💼 We seek two full-time proactive candidates to join our Policy team and drive our mission of biodiversity conservation. ***This position is not suitable for visa sponsorship*** Apply here: unep-wcmc.org/en/careers/ad1… Last date to apply: 14 January 2025
That #NYC skyline on a chilly wintry day 🌬 #bluesky #newyorkcity
.@PaceUniversity received a $476,000 grant from @MellonFdn for Islands, Archipelagos, and Cultural Ecologies. This initiative, led by faculty including @PaceEnviroLaw’s @ProfKTQ, explores resilience, decolonization, and cultural ecologies. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/49xe4tg
Couldn't miss the opportunity to capture these candid moments of Prof. John Nolon w/ #landuselaw colleagues & @HaubEnviroLaw alums and students at the @LandUseLC Conference last week. Managed to nab a photo w/ the great one himself!
Professor John R. Nolon is a leader in #LandUseLaw, empowering local governments to tackle climate challenges and promote sustainable development. His work spans the #HudsonValley and beyond, offering real-world solutions for communities. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3Yvyjng
Organizing the Pace Maryland Colloquium each semester is a favorite project of mine! Always a pleasure to collaborate w/ @UMDLaw's Bill Piermattei & @RobertVPerciva1 for this event ♡
The Pace-Maryland Colloquium united future #environmentallaw leaders from @HaubLawatPace, @UMDLaw, & @gwlaw. Students shared research on climate goals, human rights, & greenwashing, advancing dialogue on pressing environmental challenges. Read More ➡️ bit.ly/3CYne5P
The results of #COP29 were largely disappointing for #climate advocates, write @MaCamilaBustos and @ProfAchinthiV — but a few moments provide a roadmap for a productive agenda at #COP30: justsecurity.org/105265/cop29-r…
We are looking for creative youth who have inspired or organized projects to help solve an environmental issue in their community. ✨🌱 We're currently accepting applications for the Presidential Environmental Youth Award! 📅 Apply by 1/15/25 🔗 spgv.io/6012BKy @WHCEQ
In the face of a worsening planetary crisis surely the time is now for the Council of Europe to adopt an additional protocol on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment! This right is vital for the wellbeing of present and future generations of Europeans.
We have reached 500 signatures 🎉 We have sent our appeal to member states at the #CDDH plenary to make civil society's voice is heard: we need an additional protocol to the #ECHR to finally recognise the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll!
Love to see our @HaubEnviroLaw / @HaubLawatPace alums excelling in their work!
Sean Dixon is Puget Soundkeeper. Sean and his amazing colleagues tackle toxic stormwater, plastic pollution, 6PPD, and the many other threats facing Puget Sound, aka the Washington waters of the Salish Sea. Learn more about their work here: waterkeeper.org/news/who-is-wa…
The Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC) is one of the nation’s largest & most prestigious competitions, challenging students in brief writing & oral advocacy on real environmental law issues. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3Z4471E
Heading down to @UMBaltimore for the Pace Maryland Colloquium w/ @HaubLawatPace students & my colleague @MaCamilaBustos! This year, the Colloquium is featuring students from @HaubEnviroLaw, @UMDLaw & @gwlawenviro. DM me if you are interested in joining via Zoom/in-person.
The @PaceEnviroLaw Alumni Association & Environmental Law Society Networking Event gave students invaluable opportunities to connect with alumni & friends. Thank you to our alums, Profs, & students for fostering connections & advancing professional growth within our community!