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Work, publications, conferences, teachings
Latest Achievements
To understand the type of work that VTA TASSIN performs
Example of current topics addressed:
- Impact of the BBNJ Agreement on the Private Sector
- Sustainable partnerships, strategic development and cooperation for sustainable oceans and seas (Arctic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, South China Sea)
- Ocean Data : access, sharing, analytics and Digital cooperation for sustainable development
- H2020 Projects
- Legal and policy issues related to sustainable fisheries in the South China Sea
- Regulation of offshore platforms
- Illegal Fisheries : Implementation of the FAO Port State Measure Agreement and EU Mechanisms
- EU Common Fisheries Policy and Human rights
- Challenges attached to the interaction between the regime of the continental shelf and the one of the high seas (UNCLOS)
- Capacity training sessions for the private sector (Law of the Sea, Environmental Law, BBNJ issues, Deep sea Mining, Implementation of SDG 14 …)
- New Book contract signed with Routledge on “Deep sea Mining & the Law of the Sea” (co-edited together with Robert Makgill) – Forthcoming in 2020
Latest conferences
To debate and share with any type of audiences on topics linked to my expertise & my experience
Ocean MIT Solve Workshop - Arctic Innovation Week (Tromso, 2019)
Dr. Tassin Campanella was invited to be part of the Ocean MIT Solve workshop organised at the occasion of Arctic Innovation week. She worked at this occasion with diverse experts of various fields on Arctic challenges, including data, health, climate change and urban development related to ocean issues.
110th Anniversary of Shanghai Maritime University & World Maritime Conference (Shanghai, 2019)
Dr. Virginie Tassin Campanella was invited to attend the anniversary celebrations and co-chair, at the World Maritime Conference, where she presented the topic “The Impact of the BBNJ Agreement on the Maritime Activities” where she addresses legal challenges and opportunities for the maritime sector and actors.
Ocean Studio - Xynteo Exchange (Olso, 2019)
Dr. Virginie Tassin Campanella was invited as Expert to attend the Ocean Studio of the Xyntheo Exchange event in Olso 2019. She guided a group of around 15 people to address the challenge ” Access and Sharing Ocean Data”
30th Anniversary of the International Law Maritime Institute of Malta (Malta, 2019)
Dr. Virginie Tassin Campanella was invited to attend the 30th Graduation Ceremony of the International Maritime Institute of Malta, in presence of Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization.
Sustainable Ocean Summit (Hong Kong, 2018)
Dr. Tassin Campanella was invited to present on the Impact of the BBNJ Agreement on the Ocean Business Community. She explained how ocean business actors can get prepared to the changes ahead. Panel President : Serge Segura, French Ocean Ambassador.
"Knowing the Ocean for achieving Sustainable Development" (Monaco, 2017)
Dr. Tassin Campanella was invited to attend this plurisdisciplinary conference mixing Science and Policy and present the challenges attached to the regulation of Marine Scientific Research on the Continental Shelf.
Lastest publications
To promote knowledge sharing to any actors, be they novices or experts
Forthcoming Book "Deep sea Mining & the Law of the Sea" (2020, Routledge)
Co-edited with Robert Makgill
New Book on BBNJ: "Guide to the navigation of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction" (2017, Editora D'Placido)
Co-edited with Prof. Andre de Paiva Toledo
Between freedom and control: the regulation of marine scientific research on the continental shelf (2018)
Article written by Dr. Tassin Campanella published in the book “Knowing the Oceans for Achieving Sustainable Development” (INDEMER, Pedone, 2018)
Le plateau continental (2017)
Article written in French by Dr. Tassin Campanella published in “Traité de droit international de la mer” (Forteau & Thouvenin Dir), (Pedone, 2017).
Territorial and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v. Colombia) (2016)
Authored by Dr. Tassin Campanella and published in the book entitled “Latin America and the International Court of Justice”, JM Sorel and PW Almeida (eds), Routledge 2016, pp. 225-236.
Le droit de la mer au XXIeme siècle (2016)
Authored by Dr. Tassin Campanella and published in France Forum, Perspectives : Innovation, N°63, pp. 45-46.
La contribution de l'affaire Bangladesh / Inde au droit international (2016)
Authored by Dr. Tassin Campanella and published in the Annuaire Français du Droit International 2014
International Seabed Authority + European Union Chronicles (2010-2017)
Chronicles written by Dr. Tassin Campanella in French (around 30 pages each) published since 2010/2012 in the Annuaire du droit de la mer (INDEMER, Pedone)
Latest teachings
To make the new generations aware of the importance and fragility of oceans & seas and hopefully to inspire some vocations!
Law of the Sea Academy - Kadir Has University (2018-2019)
Dr. Tassin Campanella taught in 2018 two classes “Protection and preservation of the marine environment ” and “Maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction: the Area”.
In July 2019, Dr. Tassin Campanella delivered two new classes “Principles of protection and preservation of the marine environment” and “Various types of damages to the marine environment”.
Nippon Foundation Programme - ITLOS (2018 & 2019)
Dr. Tassin Campanella delivered a class to Nippon Fellows of ITLOS on the Delimitation of the Extended Continental Shelf (cases 23 and 16 of ITLOS) (in English).
Nanterre University (2019)
Dr. Tassin Campanella is teaching a class on the “Marine Environment: Protection & Resources) designed for Master Students and Professionals (25h in French)
Lille University (Law) (2018 & 2019)
Dr. Tassin Campanella is teaching a class on Pollution & Oceanology to Master Students of the Law of the Sea Master (20h in French)
HEC Paris (2018 & 2019)
Dr. Tassin Campanella is teaching undergraduate students a pluridisciplinary class on “International Ocean Governance” (20h in English)
Sciences Po Paris (since 2016)
Dr. Tassin Campanella co-created and is co-teaching a simulation class “Richelieu 3.0” designed for Master Students of Sciences Po and HEC on Maritime strategy and sustainable development (8h in French).