Elena I Athwal

So happy to be starting a new position as Research Fellow, UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law & Sustainable Development! Looking forward to harnessing research, teaching, knowledge exchange & intl cooperation on Environmental Law as a tool for advancing UN SDGs in the MENA region.

Almost here! 🚀 Just 3 days until the 36th Annual Produced Water Society Conference kicks off in Houston. 📍 Houston Marriott, Sugar Land 📅 Feb 9–12 🔗 producedwatersociety.com #PWSC2026 #3DaysToGo #ProducedWater

WELCOME TO ICELIS GLOBAL We are a consulting firm based in Qatar that specializes in sustainability, energy transitions and ESG governance. Our goal is simple! We want to empower your organization with the tools and guidance to evolve your business practices in a world the global landscape and ultimately make the world a better place. The world is evolving and there is a growing need to develop solutions that can help sustain not just our present, but the future. At ICELIS Global, our vision is to bridge the knowledge and practice gap that individuals, businesses, organizations and governments have as regards global energy transitions. Our services include — 🔘Business Development and Strategic Advisory. 🔘Digital Transformation for Sustainability. 🔘Environmental compliance and risk management. 🔘ESG and sustainability services. 🔘Renewable energy and climate change solutions. 🔘Legal and regulatory landscape scan. 🔘Food security and environmental crisis management. 🔘Policy and regulatory advisory. 🔘Sustainable finance and investment advisory. With a wide range of services that we offer, we are committed to ensuring that you get the value you are paying for. We're not alone on this journey! We have a line up of great and forward thinking industry leaders in the ESG space whose continuous support and insights help us stay on course. Learn more about our Advisory Board and the important role they play in our operations: icelisglobal.com/advisory-board/ You can also get access to our publications of book reviews, and international texts focusing on the key issues such as international environmental compliance and climate change: icelisglobal.com/category/publi… Here, you can read our latest news updates to see what our team has been working on and who we are collaborating with: icelisglobal.com/news/ You can read our various articles on legal issues in the environmental sector and our thoughts on where ESG compliance is headed: icelisglobal.com/category/artic… We look forward to working with you in creating a safe world for all of us. Here's your cue to book that consultation call today. icelisglobal.com/schedule-a-mee…

Today, it is an honor for us to hold the Asia-Pacific session on human rights & platform work at #UNForumBHR. The panel emphasized digital governance, policy coherence, platform accountability & protections for workers and vulnerable groups behind the algorithm. #BizHumanRights

"Investors have a tremendous opportunity to drive change by aligning their practices with the UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights,including conducting human rights due diligence and using their leverage to increase transparency." #UNForumBHR #BizHumanRights

Clear message from the #MENA session at the #UNForumBHR: For businesses to respect human rights, we need laws, and we need them to be enforced. Full programme: lnkd.in/ds86DmVQ Support the Forum: lnkd.in/dpfQyJEx #BizHumanRights

At the #UNForumBHR, discussing #BizHumanRights in Africa and the importance of coherent action by States and clear guidance for businesses, mandatory human rights due diligence don’t need to come from other regions. It can & should be an African initiative that benefits all.

Exploring how certification & verification schemes can drive accountability at #UNForumBHR. Speakers discussed their role, challenges, & opportunities in ensuring access to remedy a& corrective measures when human rights, IP rights, & our planet are at stake. #BizHumanRights

@UNEP_FI @WGBizHRs @BantayKita @fernanda_ho Fernanda Hopenhaym of @WGBizHRs presents how int'l courts & HR systems, including recent landmark advisory opinions such as #ICJAO, are clarifying state obligations in light of climate emergency & what businesses & FIs should be doing, emphasizing the importance of due diligence.

Turn international labour standards & human rights obligations from principle into practice - urge @UNTreatyBodies, UN Working Group on Business & Human Rights @WGBizHRs and @ilo experts in their 1st joint meeting ➡️ Learn more ilo.org/resource/news/…

Here's a joint statement by several mandates, including us at the @WGBizHRs on the situation in Venezuela. Please read and disseminate broadly.

We are pleased to share that the Forum in 2027 will be held from 15-17 November 2027. Subsequent Forums are expected to take place around these new timings. We look forward to your participation and will share further information about the 2026 Forum in due course.

The next UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will take place from 23-25 November 2026. These dates are determined by factors beyond the control of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and cannot be adjusted, despite our very best efforts.

The WGBHR is looking for an intern to join our team in Geneva. This is a unique opportunity to support research, communications, stakeholder engagement, & thematic work on the implementation of the UNGPs. Apply: lnkd.in/eu9cetwe ⚠️UN internships are unfortunately unpaid.

Desde el @WGBizHRs, junto con otros Procedimientos Especiales, hacemos un llamado al Estado Argentino a considerar sus obligaciones internacionales en materia de #derechoshumanos y protección del #ambiente en el debate para reformar la ley de #Glaciares spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/…

L'appel à propositions de sessions est ouvert pour le 15e Forum annuel dont le thème est « Les Principes directeurs à 15 ans : tirer parti des acquis, combler les lacunes, réinventer l'avenir ». Date limite : 24 avril 2026 Pour plus d'informations: lnkd.in/dKv-fwaN

Está abierta la convocatoria para propuestas de sesiones para el 15º Foro Anual cuyo tema es «Los Principios Rectores cumplen 15 años: aprovechar los logros, afrontar las deficiencias y reimaginar el futuro». Fecha límite: 24 de abril de 2026. Más info: lnkd.in/dKv-fwaN

📰El GdT busca información para preparar su visita oficial a Guatemala, que tendrá lugar del 18-28 de agosto. El llamado a contribuciones está disponible en nuestra página web: ohchr.org/es/calls-for-i… ‼️Fecha límite 30 de abril. @UN_SPExperts

We are happy to announce Parsons as a #Silver #Sponsor for the 9th International Law Association-Nigerian Branch Conference. Parsons is an international law firm with a distinctive focus on Africa and the global markets that support investment into the continent. With offices in London, Lagos, and the United Arab Emirates, the firm operates at the intersection of Africa’s leading commercial centres and the world’s key financial and investment hubs. Parsons was established to provide sophisticated international legal advice to clients operating across borders, combining deep knowledge of African markets with global transactional capability. Conference Details Theme: Mitigating Economic and Financial Crime Risks in a Shifting Global Order: The Role of International Law 📅Date: April 13-15, 2026 📍Venue: National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abuja, Nigeria 🔗Conference information: ilanigeria.org.ng/9th 🔗Registration link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #ILANigeria2026 #InternationalLaw #EconomicCrime #FinancialCrime #Crimemitigation

Coordination Committee of @UN_SPExperts warns of rising civilian harm in the Gulf & beyond amid recent attacks. All parties must respect international law & ensure accountability. Immediate cessation of hostilities is essential. ohchr.org/sites/default/…

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