Dr. Niels Krabbe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Niels Krabbe is an international legal researcher at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on ocean governance, regulation, biodiversity, climate change, and natural resources law. He has extensive experience in law and sea policy, serving as the deputy director of the Department of International Law at the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was involved in the final negotiations for the new UN oceans agreement (BBNJ) and co-chaired the EU working party on law of the sea (COMAR). His doctoral thesis, titled 'Bioprospecting Deep-Sea Genetic Resources: Fragmenting International Law,' which he defended in June 2021, examined the conflicts within international law relating to genetic resources and biotechnology. His subsequent publications have explored the impacts of marine protected areas on shipping law and the application of developed conservation objectives. He is currently engaged in multiple research projects related to legal frameworks in ocean governance such as the Exploring legal-scientific nexus and Understanding Ocean Carbon initiatives. He serves as the course director for advanced-level courses on Law of the Sea and Environmental Law and teaches international law in the LLM program.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Engaged in research and teaching on international law and environmental law.

Awards

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Baltic Sea Laureate

2025-01-01
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French Institute Award

2025-01-01

Courses

Law of the Sea Environmental Law

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).