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Biography
I am an environmental law specialist with particular emphasis on marine governance. My research explores Indo-Pacific maritime issues: marine environmental law, including marine protected area law and policy, migratory and invasive species, and marine pollution, as well as maritime history and heritage. My most recent projects include the intersection of climate change and fisheries law; non-traditional security threats (climate change, pollution and IUU fishing); marine environmental law for the blue economy in Indian Ocean states; and safeguarding marine and maritime heritage.
Roles and responsibilities
I am a Professor of Law in the UWA Law School. I was formerly the Interim Pro Vice Chancellor (International) (2019), Director of the UWA Oceans Institute (2017) and before that Dean of the Faculty of Law (2013-2016). Before becoming an academic I practised as a barrister in Sydney for over 7 years. I have also been a company director and currently have several external board positions.
Current projects
- Compliance and enforcement in ANZ heritage legislation
- Global legal analysis for kelp forests
- Law and conchology
- Conserving space heritage
- Oceans, seas and shorelines in law
Future research
- Protection of wildflowers in Australian states and territories
- Legal recognition of sentinel, keystone and lesser known species
- Safeguarding traditional fishing and hunting rights
- Shipwrecks and maritime heritage protection in the Indo-Pacific
- Space debris mitigation law and policy
Previous positions
2019 Pro Vice Chancellor (International), University of Western Australia (Interim)
2017 Director, Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia
2013-2016 Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia
2011 Co-Director, Centre for Climate Futures, Macquarie University
2009-2011 Director, Centre for International & Environmental Law, Macquarie University
2007-2011 Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University
1998-2005 Barrister, Garfield Barwick Chambers, Sydney
1996-2005 Director, SearchTech Services Pty Limited, Sydney
Industrial relevance
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2018
- Barrister 1998-2005
- Company Director 1996-2005
Teaching overview
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
- LAWS5260 Law, Policy and Government
- LAWS6979 Advanced legal theory and research methodology
- LAWS5577 Space and Satellite Law
Research
- International environmental law
- Marine environmental governance
- Comparative environmental law in small island states
- Global governance of sharks and marine megafauna
- Legal and maritime history and heritage
- Heritage governance
- Remote sensing and the application of satellite data for environmental enforcement
Languages
English
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Law, PhD, Macquarie University
Award Date: 24 Sept 2009
Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, Macquarie University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Law, LLM, Macquarie University
Award Date: 18 Apr 2007
Law, Master of Environmental Law, Macquarie University
Award Date: 26 Sept 2005
Law, LLB (Hons), University of Technology Sydney
Award Date: 29 Sept 1993
External positions
Director, Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management Incorporated
Oct 2021 → Oct 2024
Board, AIMS Council, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Mar 2020 → Mar 2025
Board, The Heritage Council of Western Australia
Jan 2020 → Dec 2023
Director, Australian Academy of Law
Oct 2019 → Oct 2021
Commissioner, WA Speedway Commission
Jun 2018 → Dec 2020
WA Fremantle Museums Advisory Committee, Western Australian Museum
2018 → …
Industry keywords
- Environmental
- Law
- Oceans
- Space
Research expertise keywords
- International Law/ Environmental Law
- Maritime Law/ Governance
- Environmental Law
- Indian Ocean
- Cultural heritage law and policy
- Oceans governance
- Marine environmental law
- Indigenous peoples and the law
- Pacific Island States and customary law
- Shark conservation and management
- International environmental law
- Law enforcement using satellite data
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Research output
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Lessons from a Rubik's Cube to solve the biodiversity crisis
Martins Sequeira, A. & Techera, E., 19 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Conservation Biology. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Science fiction and interstellar rights and institutions
Techera, E., Barker, R. & Blake, M., 2025, Science Fiction as Legal Imaginary. Green, A., Travis, M. & Tranter, K. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, p. 91 - 117Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Successful conservation and management of kelp forests requires more ambitious use of international law
Techera, E., Valckenaere, J., Filbee-Dexter, K. & Wernberg, T., 23 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Unruly Ocean: Law and Justice in the World’s Oceans, Seas and Shorelines
Techera, E. & McCann, J., 2024, 1 ed. Abingdon: Routledge. 324 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Women, Climate Change and the Law: Lessons for Tanzania from an Analysis of African Nationally Determined Contributions
Techera, E. & Mlay, A. J., 19 Jun 2024, In: Journal of African Law. 68, 2, p. 181-202 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
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Leveraging the Indonesia-Australia Joint Declaration on Maritime Cooperation
Clifton, J. (Investigator 01), McCulloch, M. (Investigator 02), Techera, E. (Investigator 03) & Lindley, J. (Investigator 04)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/19 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Strategic outreach activities to promote UWA's expansion of renewable wave energy research in Albany
Lowe, R. (Investigator 01), Gaudin, C. (Investigator 02), Draper, S. (Investigator 03), Techera, E. (Investigator 04), Hansen, J. (Investigator 05), O'Neil, J. (Investigator 06), Paterson, A. (Investigator 07), Rijnsdorp, D. (Investigator 08) & Wolgamot, H. (Investigator 09)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Postdoc Position in IOMRC
Techera, E. (Investigator 01)
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
1/01/17 → 10/06/22
Project: Research
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The International Law Library on WorldLII - New Content & Facilities for the Leading Repository & Citator for International Law
Mowbray, A. (Investigator 01), Greenleaf, G. (Investigator 02), Byrnes, A. (Investigator 03), Techera, E. (Investigator 04), Rothwell, D. (Investigator 05), Brown, C. (Investigator 06), Cassimatis, A. (Investigator 07), Svantesson, D. (Investigator 08), Blakeney, M. (Investigator 09) & Cullen, H. (Investigator 10)
ARC Australian Research Council
1/01/14 → 31/12/14
Project: Research
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Improving the Global Governance of Sharks: Obstacles, Options and Opportunities
Techera, E. (Investigator 01) & Klein, N. (Investigator 02)
ARC Australian Research Council
1/01/13 → 31/12/15
Project: Research
Prizes
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Australian Legal Education Awards - Excellence in Research Supervision Award
Techera, Erika (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Award
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Fellow, Australian Academy of Law
Techera, Erika (Recipient), 1 Jan 2014
Prize: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law
Activities
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Recent global developments in the law of the sea
Erika Techera (Speaker)
31 Jul 2024Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar
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Environmental Justice in Space
Techera, E. (Speaker), Barker, R. (Speaker) & Blake, M. (Speaker)
21 Jun 2024Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
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Anabahati Mlay
Erika Techera (Host)
5 Feb 2024 → 9 Feb 2024Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Oceans Past X
Erika Techera (Speaker) & Joy McCann (Participant)
25 Jun 2024Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
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Anna Oposa
Erika Techera (Host)
4 Feb 2024 → 8 Feb 2024Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
Courses
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LAWS5108 Professional and Ethical Practice (JD Intensive)
Jacinta Dharmananda, Rebecca Faugno & Erika Techera 12/02/24 → 23/02/24
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Press/Media
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University of Western Australia Celebrates 10 Years With the Matariki Network of Universities
Mark Reynolds, Ryan Lowe & Erika Techera
22/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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