Dr. Yoshifumi Tanaka

Biography

Yoshifumi Tanaka is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the CEPRI - Centre for Private Governance. He specializes in International Law with a particular focus on areas such as Public International Law and the Law of the Sea. His academic background includes a PhD from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, as well as degrees from Hitotsubashi University and Kanazawa University in Japan. Tanaka's career includes positions as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster and as a Research Fellow at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His research interests encompass numerous aspects of maritime law, environmental regulation, and the implications of climate change on international law. Additionally, he has been actively involved in various lectures, seminars, and conferences across Europe, focusing on topics related to maritime delimitation, statehood, and due diligence obligations in environmental contexts. Tanaka is also proficient in French and Japanese, enhancing his ability to engage in international discourse on legal issues.

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