Who We Are
The Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law (ARIEL) was established in 2017 as a regional platform for promotion of environmental law in Asia and the Pacific. Since 2020, it has organized the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Environmental Law Conference, which brings together experts and concerned stakeholders across the region on the various topics of environmental law. ARIEL has also cultivated an ASEAN-wide network for environmental lawyers, academics and judges. It hosts the Asia and ASEAN Environmental Lawyer Awards, which recognises exemplary environmental lawyers and judges who have made a substantial contribution to environmental law in the region.
ARIEL regularly holds webinars and events looking at key environmental issues across Asia Pacific. It also prioritises working with law councils, youth and student associations, environmental and human right defenders and indigenous groups to provide opportunities for engagement and meaningful participation in the Institute’s activities.
ARIEL was incorporated in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) organization, and operates mainly from its hubs in Bangkok, Thailand and Manila, Philippines.
