Rafael Leal-Arcas, Jean Monnet Chaired Professor of International Economic Law (awarded by the European Commission), Professor of European and International Economic Law and Director of Research, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia andformerly Visiting Professor, Singapore Management University School of Law, Singapore, New York University Abu Dhabi, and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, UAE. His work has been cited by United States District Courts and scientific bodies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.