Dr. Arie Trouwborst

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Biography

Arie Trouwborst is a Full Professor at Tilburg Law School and an expert in international, European, and national environmental law, focusing particularly on wildlife law. His research aims to improve the legal frameworks for conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity, employing a multidisciplinary approach that marries law with ecology. He has authored numerous books and journal articles addressing topics such as large carnivore conservation, transboundary conservation, marine protected areas, and the impact of climate change on biodiversity. Trouwborst obtained his PhD with distinction from Utrecht University in 2006 and was awarded a VENI grant in 2009 for a project on international nature conservation law in the context of climate change. He is also a recipient of the VIDI grant for a project on the conservation management of large carnivores. His contributions are recognized in numerous international forums, and he holds memberships in key organizations such as the IUCN SSC Large Carnivore Initiative Europe. Trouwborst regularly collaborates with public bodies and non-governmental organizations to conduct commissioned research.

Research Interests

Experience

Extraordinary Associate Professor

2021-03-01 — Present

North-West University • Potchefstroom, South Africa

Teaching and research in law.

Associate Professor Environmental Law

2012-01-01 — Present

Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands

Focused on environmental law and governance.

Visiting Scholar

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Universidad de Granada • Granada, Spain

Research in international public law.

Assistant Professor Environmental Law

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands

Courses in environmental law.

Assistant Professor Public International Law

2006-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Teaching in public international law.

Research Associate

2001-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Netherlands Institute for Law Sea (NILOS) • Utrecht, Netherlands

Research projects in marine law.

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.