陈汉光教授回珈做客珞珈环境法茶座
Prof. Chen Hanguang visited RIEL Alumni Salon
On March 15, 2016, the 8th RIEL Alumni Salon invited Prof. Chen Hanguang, the emeritus professor of RIEL and China's leading scholar in environmental law. He delivered a wonderful lecture entitled “The Focus and Hot Spots of Environmental Protection Law”.
First, Prof. Chen Hanguang made a brief introduction of his personal information. As a returned overseas Chinese, Prof. Chen obtained a master's degree in 1957, specializing in criminal law of China Institute of Political Science and Law. The first environmental law textbooks edited by him has been published to the seventh edition so far. He pointed out that PhD and master students today should cherish the good opportunities and conditions and strive for a bright future with courage, determination and great efforts. He also pointed out that the younger generation is more than hard work without enough innovation, the students in environmental law should have a firm belief and spirit for the professional dedication.
Next, Prof. Chen Hanguang talked about his views around the important issues and difficulties in new Environmental Protection Law and relevant documents and regulations on environmental protection law that the State Council issued, including public interest litigation and red line of ecological protection, consecutive daily punishment. Finally, Prof. Chen Hanguang emphasized the learning of law provisions, following the updated law. Also, he expected students to practice in environmental law courts, prosecutors and administrative organizations.
In the interactive session, Prof. Qin Tianbao first showed his gratitude and respect to Prof. Chen Hanguang. As former students, Prof. KeJian, Associ. Prof. Li Guangbing and Mr. Zeng Gang was grateful to Prof. Chen for his inculcation and high expectations, and showed admiration to his academic focus and persistence.
