On 18th January, Villa College's Centre for Transformative Environmental and Marine Law hosted marine law scholar Lindsay de Jong from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, for an expert lecture exploring the intersection of climate change and sea level rise. The session offered valuable insights into how international legal frameworks serve as essential tools for building resilience, extending far beyond their traditional role as regulatory mechanisms.

This initiative reflects Villa College's commitment to placing students at the heart of critical global conversations. By facilitating direct engagement with international experts, the College ensures its academic community remains positioned at the forefront of climate advocacy and environmental justice discourse. For a nation like the Maldives, where the realities of rising sea levels present immediate and tangible challenges, such knowledge exchange carries particular significance.

The event underscores Villa College's ongoing dedication to advancing research that addresses both the specific needs of the Maldives and the broader concerns of the global community. Through continued collaboration with leading scholars and institutions worldwide, the College strengthens its role in shaping future leaders who understand the legal dimensions of environmental protection and climate action.