2015 Dan & Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals
Donors and special guests warmly welcomed the 2015 Dan & Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals Antonio A. Oposa Jr. at a reception before his public lecture, "Climate Justice for Future Generations."
Antonio A. Oposa Jr. is one of Asia’s leading voices in the global arena of Environmental Law. His work is internationally known for establishing in the Philippines’ highest Court of Law the principle of inter-generational responsibility. His enforcement work, both in the Courts and on the field, has earned him the prestigious TOYM (The Outstanding Young Man) of the Philippines award and the highest UN recognition in the field of the Environment—the UNEP Global Roll of Honor. He has organized and led some of the most daring direct action enforcement operations against environmental crime syndicates. In 2008, after a ten-year legal battle against twelve Philippine government agencies, he won an unprecedented case to compel these agencies to clean up Manila Bay.
Oposa holds a business degree from the De La Salle University, a law degree from the University of the Philippines and his Master of Laws from the Harvard Law School.
Lifelong learning opportunities, like the public lectures that the Dan & Maggie Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals bring to our state, greatly enrich our campus and our broader community. UH Manoa’s Dan & Maggie lnouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals engages scholars and public figures dedicated to sharing their knowledge and life experiences with an emphasis on democratic processes.
