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Professional Summary
PhD Candidate in Law at NOVA School of Law (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa). My research develops a practical methodology to implement Part II of the BBNJ Agreement (Marine Genetic Resources, incl. DSI) through Part V (Capacity-building & Transfer of Marine Technology), focusing on equitable access for LDCs and the removal of IP barriers.
Since 2019, I have participated in the intergovernmental negotiations of the BBNJ Agreement as an advisor to the Brazilian delegation and I take part in the sessions of the Preparatory Committee for the Agreement’s operationalization. Currently Visiting Researcher at the Nippon Foundation Ocean Voices Programme, University of Edinburgh. Bridge-builder across law, science and policy, committed to Global South perspectives.
Research interests
Law of the Sea · BBNJ (Part II MGRs/DSI; Part V CB&TT) · Ocean Governance · Transfer of Marine Technology · Intellectual Property Rights · Marine Genetic Resources · Multilateral negotiations · Science–policy interface · Stakeholder engagement
Education/Academic qualification
Law and Economics of the Sea, Master, NOVA School of Law|Faculdade de Direito (NSL|FD)
Award Date: 16 Apr 2021
International Law, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Award Date: 31 Aug 2018
Law, Bachelor, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
Award Date: 24 Jan 2014
Law, Doctorate, NOVA School of Law|Faculdade de Direito (NSL|FD)
Sept 2021 → …
Biotechnology, Master, UniCesumar EAD
Sept 2019 → …
External positions
Judicial Clerk, Court of Appeal of Porto Alegre
Jun 2014 → Sept 2018
Volunteer, Court of Appeal of Porto Alegre
Feb 2014 → May 2014
Intern, Public Defender's Office of Rio Grande do Sul
Jan 2012 → Jan 2014
Volunteer, Public Defender's Office of Rio Grande do Sul
Sept 2011 → Dec 2011
Yoga Instructor
Feb 2002 → …
Keywords
- K Law (General)
- Law of the Sea
- Ocean Governance
- Marine Technology Transfer
- Intellectual Property Rights
- UNCLOS
- BBNJ
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A Digital Infrastructure for Ocean Biodiversity: Reimagining the BBNJ Clearing-House Mechanism
Schutz Veiga, J. & Marcos, H., Jul 2026, (Accepted/In press) Cambridge International Law Journal (CILJ) Blog.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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A Hohfeldian Knowledge Base for LLM-Assisted Legal Information Retrieval in Marine Biodiversity Law
Nanda, R., Marcos, H., Westermann, H. & Veiga, J. S., 2 Dec 2025, Leiden International Law Journal. Cambridge University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Capacity building and transfer of marine technology
Veiga, J. S. & Harden-Davies, H., 2025, (Accepted/In press) Agreement on Marine Biodiversity in Areas beyond National Jurisdiction: Commentary and Analysis. Mossop, J. & Freestone, D. (eds.). Oxford University Press, (Law of the Sea).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Counting Value, Discounting Voices: Critical Reflections on Marine Genetic Resources and the BBNJ Agreement
Marcos, H. & Schutz Veiga, J., Aug 2025, (Submitted) In: npj Ocean Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Marine Genetic Resources, Who Owns and Who Owes What?
Schutz Veiga, J., Marcos, H. & Nanda, R., 8 Jul 2025, (Submitted) In: Leiden Journal of International Law.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Bolsa de Investigação de Doutoramento
Veiga, J. S. (Recipient), Oct 2022
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Implementing the New UN BBNJ Ocean Treaty
Schütz Veiga, J. (Invited speaker)
21 Jul 2025 → 22 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Seminário da CPLP de capacitação para a implementação do Acordo BBNJ
Schütz Veiga, J. (Invited speaker)
4 Mar 2025 → 7 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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BBNJ Workshop
Veiga, J. S. (Invited speaker)
8 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Que obstáculos impossibilitaram o acordo para proteger a biodiversidade em alto-mar?
29/08/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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O Protagonismo do Oceano na Preservação da Vida no Planeta
8/08/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Congresso discute Direito do Mar e joga luz sobre sustentabilidade
26/11/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research