Center for International Environmental Law
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | Circular and toxic-free plastic | — |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | Circular and toxic-free plastic | SRC |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | International Plastics Agreement | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | International Plastics Agreement | SRC |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Discussions on the implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability. | SRC |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Discussions on the implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability. | SRC |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Joan Canton Cabinet member | Discussions on the implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability. | — |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Discussions on the implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability. | — |
| 05 May 2021 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability | — |
| 05 May 2021 | Thierry Breton Commissioner | Implementation of the chemicals strategy for sustainability | SRC |
| 23 Jul 2020 | Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner | To discuss the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, especially with relation with endocrine disruptors. | — |
| 23 Jul 2020 | Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner | To discuss the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, especially with relation with endocrine disruptors. | SRC |
| 16 Jun 2020 | Frans Timmermans Executive Vice-President | European Green Deal, new circular economy action plan and the circular plastics economy | — |
| 16 Jun 2020 | Frans Timmermans Executive Vice-President | European Green Deal, new circular economy action plan and the circular plastics economy | SRC |
| 18 Oct 2018 | Helena Braun Cabinet member | discussion on Plastics Strategy | SRC |
| 18 Oct 2018 | Helena Braun Cabinet member | discussion on Plastics Strategy | — |
Mission & Goals
Since 1989, the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) has used the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society. CIEL seeks a world where the law reflects the interconnection between humans and the environment, respects the limits of the planet, protects the dignity and equality of each person, and encourages all of earth’s inhabitants to live in balance with each other. CIEL pursues its mission through legal research and advocacy, education and training, with a focus on connecting global challenges to the experiences of communities on the ground. In the process, we build and maintain lasting partnerships with communities and non-profit organizations around the world.
EU Legislative Interests
Plastic and chemical/industrial policies, innovation policies, nanotechnology policies, climate and energy policies, food and agricultural policies.
Communication Activities
Publications of legal studies, position papers, participation to public consultations, media events (press conferences, briefings etc…). Organization of workshops, participation in workshops and public events, consulting with EU policy experts.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs; United Nations Environment Programme; UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Organization of American States; Green Climate Fund; and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Organisation Members
CIEL is not an association and therefore has no membership.
Additional Information
See CIEL website for financial information in $US (https://www.ciel.org/about-us/financial-annual-reports/).
Connected Legislation