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Professor Louis Kotzé is an internationally recognized scholar specializing in environmental law and governance. He is the Chair of the Law Group at Wageningen University & Research, leading interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives focused on the legal dimensions of sustainability in the Anthropocene and global environmental governance. His work explores the intersections of international environmental law, human rights, and planetary boundaries, with a strong emphasis on earth system law and its role in addressing complex socio-ecological challenges. Before joining Wageningen University, Professor Kotzé held academic leadership positions at North-West University in South Africa and was a research fellow at prestigious institutions including the Max Planck Institute and the University of Lincoln. He has authored over 185 publications, including influential books and journal articles, and has secured more than €1.2 million in research funding. In academia, he serves on multiple international advisory panels and research committees, contributing to the development of global environmental policy. His work actively informs legal governance strategies for sustainability transitions worldwide. Professor Kotzé is committed to advancing transdisciplinary legal research and fostering collaborations that contribute to innovative governance solutions for planetary well-being.
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