Research Reports
ELI publishes Research Reports available for free download that present the analysis and conclusions of the policy studies ELI undertakes to improve environmental law and policy. These reports contribute to education of the profession and disseminate diverse points of view and opinions to stimulate a robust and creative exchange of ideas. Those publications, which express opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Institute, its Board of Directors, or funding organizations, exemplify ELI’s commitment to dialogue with all sectors.
October 2024
The report, Existing U.S. Federal Authorities to Address Plastic Pollution: A Synopsis for Decision Makers, provides policymakers with a comprehensive analysis of how existing federal law may be utilized to address the plastic pollution crisis.
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October 2024
As a supplement to our report, Existing U.S. Federal Authorities to Address Plastic Pollution: A Synopsis for Decision Makers, this report offers a concise review of the instruments through which the United States can negotiate and conclude international agreements. The report then describes how existing U.S.
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September 2024
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) partnered with the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Dr. Jamie Donatuto, and Swinomish Elder Larry Campbell† to evaluate implementation of two Tribal consultation laws in California, Senate Bill 18 (SB 18) and Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), with an emphasis on the impacts on Native American Tribes.
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September 2024
In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court, through its majority opinion in Sackett v.
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August 2024
On March 27, 2024, ELI hosted a virtual event on Strengthening Fisheries Management Through the Use of Data and Data Tools: Experiences in the Caribbean Region. This event focused on the role new technology can play in strengthening fisheries management.
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