24 March to 2 April 2025, Bangkok, Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-24-at-06.33.01.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: One Atmosphere – Climate Change, Air Pollution and Ozone Depletion<\/strong>
The nineteenth course was held 24 March – 2 April 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The course was attended by 21 participants from 20 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of applications for the course was 290.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n - \n \n
\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2025 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n27 May to 6 June 2024, Helsinki, Finland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/UNEP-UEF.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Taking Stock of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and the Way Forward <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe eighteenth course was held in 27 May \u2013 6 June 2024 at multiple venues in Helsinki, Finland, including at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and University of Helsinki. The course was attended by 28 participants from 21 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of applications for the course was 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2024 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSeptember to December 2021, online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Special theme: The Post-2020 Biodiversity Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe eighteenth course was held remotely online due to the global covid-19 pandemic. Lectures for the special theme were broadcasted and recorded publicly as a webinar series. The course was attended by 33 participants from 29 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of applications for the course was 190.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2021 Webinar Series Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n14 October to 24 October 2019, Siena, Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/16-UEF-UNEP-course.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Emerging Issues in International Environmental Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nThe sixteenth course was held in October, 14-24 October 2019 at the University of Siena, Siena, Italy. The course was attended by 29 participants from 25 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of registrations for the course was 280.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2019 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n20 August to 30 August 2018 Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2018.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: The Environment and Human Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fifteenth course was held in August, from 20 to 30 August 2018, at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Finland. The course was attended by 33 participants from 29 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of registrations for the course was 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2018 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n9 October to 19 October 2017 Chamb\u00e9ry, France and Geneve, Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2017.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Trade and Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fourteenth course was held in October, 9-19 October 2017 at the Ch\u00e2teau des Comtes de Challes, Chamb\u00e9ry, France and at the International Environment House, Geneva, Switzerland. The course was attended by 25 participants from 23 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. A total of 500 applications were received for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2017 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n21 November to 1 December 2016 University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2016.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Thirteenth Course was held in November \u2013 December, 21.11.-1.12.2016 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland. There were 29 participants from 24 countries attending the course as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was 230.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2016 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n2 to 12 November 2015 Nordic Centre Fudan University, in cooperation of Fudan University Law School and UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development \/ Tongji University, Shanghai, China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/12-UEF-UNEP-course.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Climate Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Twelfth Course was held in November 2-12 at the Nordic Centre Fudan University, Shanghai, China. The course was hosted by Fudan Nordic Centre in cooperation with Fudan University Law School and UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were 22 participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was over 270.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2015 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n20 to 30 October 2014 University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2014.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Environmental Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Eleventh Course was held in October, 20.10. \u2013 30.10.2014 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland. There were 31 participants from 23 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was over 190.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2014 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n4 to 16 August 2013 University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/10-UEF-UNEP-course-2.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Natural Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Tenth Anniversary Course was held in August, 4.8. \u2013 16.8.2013 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland. There were 22 participants as well as 7 alumni participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2013 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n19 to 31 August 2012 Grenada Grand Beach resort, St. George\u2019s, Grenada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2012.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Ocean Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Ninth Annual Course was held in August, 19.8. \u2013 31.8.2012 at the Grenada Grand Beach resort, St. George\u2019s, Grenada. There were 25 participants from 17 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 160.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2012 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n4 to 16 September 2011 Bangkok, Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2011.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Synergies among the biodiversity-related conventions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Eighth Annual Course was held in September, 4.9. \u2013 16.9.2011 at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. There were 32 participants from 26 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2011 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n15 to 27 August 2010, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2010.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Climate Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Seventh Annual Course was held in August, 15.8. \u2013 27.8.2010 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Finland. There were 32 participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2010 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n28 June to 10 July 2009, UNEP Headquarters and Naivasha, Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2009.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Environmental Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Sixth Annual Course was held in June\/July 2009 28.6. \u2013 10.7.2009 at the UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi and Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Kenya. There were 28 participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2009 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n29 of June to 11 July 2008, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2008.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Oceans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Fifth Annual Course was held in June\/July 2008 (29.6 \u2013 11.7.2008) at the at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa. There were 32 participants from 25 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 100 applicants from 47 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2008 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n12 to 24 August 2007, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2007.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Chemicals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Fourth Annual Course was held in August 2007 (12. \u2013 24.8.2007) at the University of Joensuu, in Finland. There were 37 participants from 26 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 97 applicants from 48 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2007 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n26 June and 7 July 2006 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2006.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Biodiversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Third Annual Course was held in June\/July 2006 (26.6. \u2013 7.7.2006) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa. There were 32 participants from 27 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 188 applicants from 57 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2006 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n14 and 26 August 2005, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2005.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Forests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Second Annual Course was held in August 2005 (14. \u2013 26.8.2005) at the University of Joensuu. There were 47 participants selected from 210 applications from 81 countries for the course of 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n<\/svg> Find the 2005 Agenda here<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n22 August to 3 September 2004, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/cceel-testi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/522\/2004.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: Waters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe First Annual Course was held in August\/September 2004 (22.8. \u2013 3.9.2004) at the University of Joensuu. There were 36 participants from 28 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 165 applicants from 64 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpecial theme: One Atmosphere – Climate Change, Air Pollution and Ozone Depletion<\/strong> Special theme: Taking Stock of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and the Way Forward <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The eighteenth course was held in 27 May \u2013 6 June 2024 at multiple venues in Helsinki, Finland, including at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and University of Helsinki. The course was attended by 28 participants from 21 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of applications for the course was 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: The Post-2020 Biodiversity Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The eighteenth course was held remotely online due to the global covid-19 pandemic. Lectures for the special theme were broadcasted and recorded publicly as a webinar series. The course was attended by 33 participants from 29 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of applications for the course was 190.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Emerging Issues in International Environmental Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The sixteenth course was held in October, 14-24 October 2019 at the University of Siena, Siena, Italy. The course was attended by 29 participants from 25 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of registrations for the course was 280.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: The Environment and Human Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The fifteenth course was held in August, from 20 to 30 August 2018, at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Finland. The course was attended by 33 participants from 29 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of registrations for the course was 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Trade and Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The fourteenth course was held in October, 9-19 October 2017 at the Ch\u00e2teau des Comtes de Challes, Chamb\u00e9ry, France and at the International Environment House, Geneva, Switzerland. The course was attended by 25 participants from 23 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. A total of 500 applications were received for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Thirteenth Course was held in November \u2013 December, 21.11.-1.12.2016 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland. There were 29 participants from 24 countries attending the course as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was 230.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Climate Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Twelfth Course was held in November 2-12 at the Nordic Centre Fudan University, Shanghai, China. The course was hosted by Fudan Nordic Centre in cooperation with Fudan University Law School and UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development,<\/p>\n\n\n\n There were 22 participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was over 270.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Environmental Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Eleventh Course was held in October, 20.10. \u2013 30.10.2014 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland. There were 31 participants from 23 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was over 190.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Natural Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tenth Anniversary Course was held in August, 4.8. \u2013 16.8.2013 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland. There were 22 participants as well as 7 alumni participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Ocean Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ninth Annual Course was held in August, 19.8. \u2013 31.8.2012 at the Grenada Grand Beach resort, St. George\u2019s, Grenada. There were 25 participants from 17 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 160.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Synergies among the biodiversity-related conventions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Eighth Annual Course was held in September, 4.9. \u2013 16.9.2011 at the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand. There were 32 participants from 26 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Climate Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Seventh Annual Course was held in August, 15.8. \u2013 27.8.2010 at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Finland. There were 32 participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Environmental Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sixth Annual Course was held in June\/July 2009 28.6. \u2013 10.7.2009 at the UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi and Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Kenya. There were 28 participants from 22 countries attending the course, as well as lecturers and resource persons around the world. The total amount of applications to the course was around 150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Oceans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fifth Annual Course was held in June\/July 2008 (29.6 \u2013 11.7.2008) at the at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa. There were 32 participants from 25 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 100 applicants from 47 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Chemicals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fourth Annual Course was held in August 2007 (12. \u2013 24.8.2007) at the University of Joensuu, in Finland. There were 37 participants from 26 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 97 applicants from 48 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Biodiversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Third Annual Course was held in June\/July 2006 (26.6. \u2013 7.7.2006) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa. There were 32 participants from 27 countries. The participants were selected from total amount of 188 applicants from 57 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Forests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Second Annual Course was held in August 2005 (14. \u2013 26.8.2005) at the University of Joensuu. There were 47 participants selected from 210 applications from 81 countries for the course of 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special theme: Waters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The First Annual Course was held in August\/September 2004 (22.8. \u2013 3.9.2004) at the University of Joensuu. There were 36 participants from 28 countries. 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The nineteenth course was held 24 March – 2 April 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The course was attended by 21 participants from 20 countries, as well as faculty and resource persons from around the world. The total number of applications for the course was 290.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n
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14 October to 24 October 2019, Siena, Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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20 August to 30 August 2018 Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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21 November to 1 December 2016 University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu campus, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2 to 12 November 2015 Nordic Centre Fudan University, in cooperation of Fudan University Law School and UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development \/ Tongji University, Shanghai, China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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20 to 30 October 2014 University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4 to 16 August 2013 University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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19 to 31 August 2012 Grenada Grand Beach resort, St. George\u2019s, Grenada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4 to 16 September 2011 Bangkok, Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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15 to 27 August 2010, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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28 June to 10 July 2009, UNEP Headquarters and Naivasha, Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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29 of June to 11 July 2008, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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12 to 24 August 2007, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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26 June and 7 July 2006 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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14 and 26 August 2005, Joensuu, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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