Fresh water in West Maui has been mismanaged for more than 180 years, according to many kamaʻāina, Native Hawaiians and community activists, in an issue that has received international attention in the wake of the deadly wildfire that destroyed Lahaina town. The area from Ukumehame to … [Read more...] about UH Native Hawaiian Rights Clinic helps West Maui community reclaim water rights
Environmental Law
Richardson earns top marks for environmental law, practical training, online program
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law earned an A rating as one of the nation’s top law schools for environmental law in the spring 2023 issue of preLaw magazine. Richardson Law School was also ranked among top law schools for practical … [Read more...] about Richardson earns top marks for environmental law, practical training, online program
Richardson adjunct faculty represents Vanuatu in historic climate justice victory
A Lecturer-in-Law at the William S. Richardson School of Law who has represented the Republic of Vanuatu for the past three years, has helped the country secure a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) requesting an advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of … [Read more...] about Richardson adjunct faculty represents Vanuatu in historic climate justice victory
ELP Student Naima Fifita ’23 Co-Moderates IUCN Oceania Webinar
ELP student Naima Fifita ’23 recently co-moderated a panel as part of a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 24-hour worldwide celebration for the 40th anniversary of the Montevideo Programme for the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law. The all-day celebration also … [Read more...] about ELP Student Naima Fifita ’23 Co-Moderates IUCN Oceania Webinar
KHA & ELP Graduation Reception ’22
After more than two years, the familiar buzz of celebration echoed through the halls of Richardson once again. Our Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law (KHA) and Environmental Law Program (ELP) co-hosted a Pre-Commencement Reception. The event honored and celebrated … [Read more...] about KHA & ELP Graduation Reception ’22
Aia i Waiʻoli ke Aloha ʻĀina
After four years of recovery, 30 law students, four attorneys, and thousands of hours of work, Ka Huli Ao and the Environmental and Native Hawaiian Law Clinics help secure water for kalo farmers in Waiʻoli. In 2018, the North Shore of Kauaʻi suffered devastating flooding. Small, ʻohana farmers of … [Read more...] about Aia i Waiʻoli ke Aloha ʻĀina