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Keywords
- climate change law
- international environmental law
- environmental law
- comparative law
- public international law
- ESG
- sustainable development
- corporate social responsibility
- technology
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Beyond the rhetoric: Case studies in ESG adherence by big tech
van Wyk, S., 2026, Handbook on regulating big technology in the era of sustainability. van Wyk, S. (ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Common heritage of mankind
van Wyk, S., 2026, (In preparation) A-Z Guides for environment and sustainability: Essential concepts of human rights and the environment. Atapattu, S. (ed.). Routledge, (A-Z Guides for environment and sustainability).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Handbook on regulating big technology in the age of sustainability: (working title)
van Wyk, S., 2026, (In preparation) Edward Elgar.Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific › peer-review
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Corporate climate disclosure crossroads: Regulatory uncertainty and the ESRS-ISSB convergence
van Wyk, S. & Cahyono , R., 2025, (In preparation) In: TBC.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The common concern of humankind in contemporary international law and corporate governance
van Wyk, S., 2025, (In preparation) In: TBC.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Conference participation (as paper presenter) at 1st EACL Conference: Climate Law in Europe: Taking Stock, Looking Forward, presentation entitled: Corporate Climate Disclosure Crossroads: Regulatory Uncertainty and the ESRS-ISSB Convergence, presented by Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) and Leuphana University Lüneburg (Germany), held in-person.
van Wyk, S. (Speaker)
22 Sept 2025 → 23 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Conference participation (as paper presenter) at SDG+10: A Global Legal Stocktake of Achievements, Opportunities and Challenges, presentation entitled: Purpose, Pressure, and Performance: ESG as a Critical Strategy for SMEs in a Changing World, presented by University of South Hampton Law School (England), held in-person and online.
van Wyk, S. (Speaker)
17 Aug 2025 → 18 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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PhD defense James Callison (Event)
van Wyk, S. (Chair)
16 Oct 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of PhD committee › Scientific
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Podcast: Master Program International Business Law
van Wyk, S. (Participant)
19 Aug 2024Activity: Other activity types › Other › Professional
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The role of human rights in climate change cases in South Africa and the Netherlands
van Wyk, S. (Speaker)
1 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Scientific
Prizes
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in International Environmental Law
van Wyk, S. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2020
Prize: Fellowship
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Winner of the South African Law Reform Commission Competition (LL.M category)
van Wyk, S. (Recipient), 26 Jul 2011
Prize
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Winner of Top 20 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award for Exceptional Achievement (an annual award to twenty postdoctoral fellows who demonstrated excellence and productivity). Awarded by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
van Wyk, S. (Recipient), 25 Nov 2021
Prize: Other marks of recognition
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