Chair of Public Law, in particular Administrative and Environmental Law
Chairholder
Chair of Public Law, in particular Administrative and Environmental Law
Room 3.11
Ernst-Lohmeyer-Platz 1
17489 Greifswald
Phone +49 3834 420 2100
ls-schlackeuni-greifswaldde
(Chair's mailbox: Please note that this mailbox is read by several people. Do not send personal information to this address that is intended for a specific recipient only).
Office hours by appointment
TEACHING
The Chair's teaching focuses on Public Law, including Environmental and Planning Law, general Administrative Law, and Administrative Procedural Law.
RESEARCH
The Chair's research focuses on Administrative and Constitutional Law as well as International, European and German Environmental, Climate and Planning Law.
More detailed information can be found in the Research section.
IfEUS
The Institute for Energy, Environmental and Maritime Law addresses issues related to the transformation of energy, economic and social systems towards climate-neutral and sustainable systems from a legal perspective. Under the direction of Professor Dr. Sabine Schlacke, current issues and problems are researched in a practical and solution-oriented manner and discussed with the (professional) public. The Greifswald Dialogue serves as a forum for this.
10th Greifswald Dialogue on "Legal Pathways to Nature Restoration"
Hybrid Event 29 April 2026 | 6:15–7:45 p.m. (CEST) Lecture Hall 1.22, Ernst-Lohmeyer-Platz 1, Greifswald, Germany
With the adoption of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1991) in 2024, the European legislator established a binding legal framework aimed at restoring biodiversity and strengthening the resilience of nature. The 10th Greifswald Dialogue is dedicated to examining the Regulation's objectives and instruments and placing them in a comparative legal context with Japanese law on nature restoration. The event focuses on analyzing different regulatory approaches and assessing their effectiveness in promoting ecological restoration and resilience.
Hybrid Event – Register Now for Online Participation
The event is open to the public and will take place in person, with the option to participate online.
To attend online, please use the registration form or send an email with the subject line "Online Registration" to ifeusuni-greifswaldde. Upon successful registration, you will receive the access details.
No registration is required for in-person participation.
Programme
Welcome Address
Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlacke
Director of the Institute for Energy, Environmental and Maritime Law (IfEUS), University of Greifswald
Presentations
The EU Nature Restoration Regulation – An Introduction to Its Objectives and Instruments
Frederick Qasem
Research Associate, Institute for Energy, Environmental and Maritime Law (IfEUS), University of Greifswald
Japanese Law on the Restoration of Nature – In Comparison with EU Nature Restoration Law
Prof. Dr. Yumiko Nakanishi (EU Law)
Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan
Discussion
The presentations will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion, moderated by Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlacke, providing an opportunity for exchange between representatives from academia, politics, the judiciary, public administration, and legal practice.
Contact
Institute for Energy, Environmental and Maritime Law (IfEUS)
Ernst-Lohmeyer-Platz 1
17489 Greifswald, Germany
Phone: +49 3834 420 2100
Email: ifeusuni-greifswaldde
Website: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/ifeus
Venue
Lecture Hall 1.22
Ernst-Lohmeyer-Platz 1
17489 Greifswald, Germany
Organizer
Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlacke
Director, Institute for Energy, Environmental and Maritime Law (IfEUS), University of Greifswald
Environmental Moot Court European Law (EMCEL) 2026
Dear Students,
This year, the Universities of Greifswald and Münster are once again planning to participate jointly in the
Environmental Moot Court European Law (EMCEL)
and we warmly invite you to become part of our team.
No prior experience or prerequisites are required to participate. Everyone is welcome. To register, simply send an informal email to ls-schlackeuni-greifswaldde or david.plattneruni-greifswaldde by 31 January 2026.
The Environmental Moot Court European Law (EMCEL) offers you the opportunity to step out of the traditional student role for several weeks and engage intensively with an environmental law case from the perspective of a legal practitioner. In doing so, you will gain valuable practical and theoretical experience.
The EMCEL focuses on issues of European environmental law. In cooperation with universities from France, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and other countries, participants work on a common case based on key European environmental law directives. Applying their respective national legal systems, each team prepares written submissions on behalf of one of the parties to the dispute.
The case is then argued in a simulated administrative court hearing before the Higher Administrative Court (OVG) Greifswald, held in a hybrid format (in person and online) before professors and legal practitioners. During the hearing, the legal issues raised by the case are discussed from the different parties' perspectives, and at the conclusion of the proceedings, the court delivers its judgment.
Following the national hearings, the decisions are compared with those of the teams from the other participating countries, and similarities and differences are discussed. In a third session, the findings are presented to representatives of the Directorate-General for Environment of the European Commission, which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of EU environmental legislation. This final event takes place either online or in person in Brussels.
One of the EMCEL's greatest strengths is its comparative and non-competitive approach, which emphasizes academic exchange and collaborative problem-solving rather than competition.
In addition to receiving a certificate of participation, students at the University of Greifswald will be awarded a certificate recognizing their successful completion of a course in interdisciplinary key qualifications pursuant to § 5(2) No. 3 JAPO-MV.
Schedule of the Environmental Moot Court European Law (EMCEL)
- 2 February 2026 (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., online): Introductory meeting and distribution of the case.
- Until 31 March 2026: Preparation of the written submissions (statement of claim and statement of defence).
- 21 April 2026 (9:00 a.m.): Simulated court hearing (before professors and judges), including oral pleadings and judgment (online or, where possible, in person; conducted in German).
- From 28 April 2026: Comparative international session (online; conducted in English).
- May/June 2026: Presentation at the European Commission (online or in person).
If you have any questions regarding the case or its preparation, Mr. Kretschmer (f_kret02uni-muensterde) and Mr. Plattner (david.plattneruni-greifswaldde) will be happy to assist you. Please do not hesitate to ask questions or raise any concerns. As participation is entirely voluntary, we want the experience to be both educational and enjoyable—not frustrating.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlacke and Prof. Dr. Michael Sauthoff
University of Greifswald
Prof. Dr. Susan Grotefels
University of Münster
7th Greifswald Dialogue
Select your desired form of participation to access the corresponding registration form:
Contact Information
Chair of Public Law, in particular Administrative and Environmental Law
Chairholder
Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlacke
Office
Jana Prieß
Ernst-Lohmeyer-Platz 1
17489 Greifswald
Phone +49 3834 420 2100
E-Mail
ls-schlackeuni-greifswaldde
(Chair's mailbox: Please note that this mailbox is read by several people. Do not send personal information to this address that is intended for a specific recipient only).