Biography
Jenny is an academic lawyer and has been researching and teaching on the topic of international environmental law and governance in conservation for the past number of years. Born in Ireland, Jennifer studied law, history, German language and comparative legal systems in Ireland and Germany (LLB, LLM), before beginning her doctorate at the law faculty of the University of Vienna, Austria. Her doctorate focuses on the history of conservation law and the transition to more innovative conservation arrangements that recognize equitable and rights based approaches. Her research interests have led her to the field in China and South Africa, where she has worked with communities living inside and adjacent to protected areas. Her teaching interests in the same field include ethics in environmental law, comparative environmental law, legal pluralism, and multilateral environmental agreements. She has taught at universities in Austria, China, Serbia, Slovakia and Russia. Outside of work, Jenny loves reading, looking at old maps, yoga, running, hiking in nature and travelling to far flung places.
Speaking at
Role of diverse non-state actors in conserving biodiversity: Opportunities, challenges, pathways to effective, equitable implementation
Oct 10 2025 (12:00 - 13:00)
Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2