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Soongsil University\u2019s College of Law in Seoul, South Korea, is hosting the first East Asian Rounds of Stetson\u2019s International Environmental Moot Court Competition on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. Students will prepare and present arguments that address\u00a0peatland fires that create transboundary air pollution and threaten the existence of an endangered orangutan.<\/p>\n<p>Stetson is spearheading the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.stetson.edu\/conferences\/wildlife\/14th-international-wildlife-conference.php\">14th International Wildlife Law Conference<\/a> with the University of Buea in Cameroon, Africa, on Dec. 6-7. The conference brings together wildlife law experts from the governmental, NGO and academic fields to discuss the role of international agreements in conserving Africa\u2019s wild fauna and flora. Stetson, the University of Buea, and the International Environmental Law Committee, American Branch of the International Law Association are co-sponsoring this year\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n<p>The West Africa Regional Round of Stetson\u2019s International Environmental Moot Court Competition takes place Dec. 6-7 at the University of Buea, Cameroon, in conjunction with the conference.<\/p>\n<p>Stetson\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.stetson.edu\/international\/biodiversity\/\">Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy<\/a> regularly hosts international conferences and speakers, as well as the finals of the annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition, with preliminary competitions around the globe. 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