Richard Paisley is a fellow at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. He is a practicing lawyer and the Director of the Global Transboundary International Waters Governance Initiative at UBC. Richard’s current research, teaching, graduate supervision and advisory interests include domestic and international water and energy law and policy, international business transactions, international negotiations and environmental mediation / conflict resolution. He is an avid downhill and cross-country skier, cyclist, backpacker, and kayaker.