Mary Morrison

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Mary Morrison 𖦹

Research Consultant

She / Her

Mary Morrison is a dynamic and creative Advocate with a deep-seated commitment to environmental protection and good governance. She has a legal background and 7 of experience in environmental law, climate justice, biodiversity conservation and governance. Mary strongly advocates for an integrated approach in environmental and social justice. Her experience encompasses participation as a COP 28 International Youth Climate Delegate Program (International YCDP); conducting environmental workshops, forums, and capacity-building initiatives; collaboration with various partners and stakeholders; and leading environmental research and development of environmental tools; which has contributed to changes in sectoral environmental governance. Mary is dedicated in raising awareness and influencing change in the environmental and climate space, to create a positive impact on people and nature.

Milestones & Achievements

  • Illegal Ivory Trade: Comparative Application of CITES in Kenya and China, published in the Comparative Environmental Law and Regulation (Thomson Reuters), examining cross-jurisdictional enforcement of international wildlife trade law

  • The Ocean Breathes Law: ITLOS, Emissions, and Legal Convergence for Marine Biodiversity and Climate Justice, with the Documentos Azules Center for Marine Justice and the Marine Justice & International Law Research Group

  • Member of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL), contributing to the Nature Cluster and Climate Litigation Cluster

  • Member of the Environment Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) Marine Working Group, supporting global environmental defenders and marine protection efforts

  • Board Member of the Tony Wild Foundation, providing governance support for conservation and environmental justice initiatives

  • Member of the Law Society of Kenya, contributing to legal practice and professional engagement in environmental and public interest law

  • Opening plenary speaker at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition – NDC 3.0 Forum, engaging on climate ambition and legal pathways

  • International Youth Climate Delegate at COP28, participating in nature-focused panels and serving as a panelist in two youth engagement sessions