The Environmental law thematic area at CASELAP is designed to advance knowledge in environmental law within the country and the region. It also responds to market need for experts in environmental law within government, business, civil society and international agencies.

The Environmental Policy thematic area at CASELAP is designed to advance and strengthen the existing knowledge base of environmental policy scholars and practitioners to enable them undertake critical analysis and evaluation of various environmental policy issues and to conduct advanced level research to mainstream environmental considerations in natural resources management for sustainable development.