International and Comparative Law Research Center

What International and Comparative Law Research Center does

The International and Comparative Law Research Center (ICLRC / ЦМСПИ) is a Moscow-based Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization (АНО) founded in 2014 that conducts research, education, and convening activity in public and private international law. Its portfolio comprises a specialized biodiversity legal database (biodiv.iclrc.org), annual academic competitions such as the International Law in the XXI Century Award (500,000 rubles prize), summer schools on public international law and on climate change, a scholarship program for young international law researchers, an Investment Law and Arbitration Lab, an internship programme, a specialized library, a recurring Climate Bulletin (41+ issues), and two flagship event properties: the Ecumene Congress on sustainable development and the Climate Club for COP preparation.

The organization serves four primary constituencies: legal professionals and researchers, law students and young scholars, government agencies involved in international negotiations and climate policy, and international organizations engaged in dispute resolution and arbitration. ICLRC holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC, granted 2025), observer status at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC, since November 2022), and active participant roles in UNCITRAL Working Groups III, IV, and VI, alongside partnerships with UNEP, UNIDO, the Asian Academy of International Law, National Geographic Society, and the Russian Arbitration Center at RISA.

As a Russian nonprofit research center with 11-50 employees and a network of more than 120 international experts and speakers, ICLRC does not operate a commercial revenue model; its funding derives from grants, UN-event participation, sponsorships, and program-related contributions (specific pricing and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed). Distribution is primarily direct via its bilingual (Russian/English) website at iclrc.ru, supported by YouTube, LinkedIn, Telegram, and VKontakte channels, plus in-person participation in international conferences including COP26, COP27, and Singapore Convention Week 2025.

Name

International and Comparative Law Research Center

Legal name

Автономная некоммерческая организация "Центр международных и сравнительно-правовых исследований"

Website

https://iclrc.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICLRC is a Moscow-based nonprofit research and education organization that conducts research, publishes analysis, and runs educational programs in international and comparative law, including a biodiversity legal database, summer schools, scholarships, and a recurring Climate Bulletin, serving legal professionals, law students, government agencies, and international organizations.

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International and Comparative Law Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI), Methodology Development & Standard-Setting Support (Protocols, Tools, Updates) (EUABACAN)

Keywords

• International law research
• Legal education programs
• Arbitration expertise
• Climate law research
• Legal publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International and Comparative Law Research Center (ICLRC) conducts and publishes research on international and comparative law, with emphasis on climate change, biodiversity, and dispute resolution. It delivers structured educational programs (summer schools, scholarships, an internship programme, and the annual International Law in the XXI Century Award competition), organizes conferences and expert discussion forums (Ecumene Congress, Climate Club), and maintains a specialized biodiversity legal database at biodiv.iclrc.org. Its work is underpinned by Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC and Observer Status with the UNFCCC, enabling participation in UN climate negotiations and UNCITRAL working groups.

Product overview

The International and Comparative Law Research Center (ICLRC) operates as a research and educational organization focused on international and comparative law. Its portfolio includes legal research databases (Biodiversity Legal Database), academic competitions (International Law in the XXI Century Award), educational programs (Summer Schools on Public International Law and Climate Change), research grants (Scholarship for Young Researchers), specialized labs (Investment Law and Arbitration Lab), internship programs, a specialized library, periodic publications (Climate Bulletin), and conference series (Ecumene Congress, Climate Club). The center also provides observer participation in UN climate conferences and UNCITRAL working groups.

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Products and services

• Legal Database on Biodiversity Specialized legal database focused on biodiversity law, providing access to relevant legal documents, research materials, and regulatory frameworks on biodiversity for legal professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
• Summer School on Public International Law Intensive educational program providing lectures and training on public international law topics for law students, young researchers, and practitioners.
• Summer School on Climate Change: Science, Law, Practice Interdisciplinary summer school program addressing climate change through the lenses of science, law, and practical applications for students and professionals.
• Scholarship for Young International Law Researchers Scholarship program supporting young scholars conducting research in international law, including presentation of research results, aimed at postgraduate and early-career researchers.
• Investment Law and Arbitration Lab Specialized laboratory focused on investment law and arbitration research and analysis for academics, practitioners, and policy stakeholders.
• Internship Programme Internship program offering practical experience in international law research and center operations for law students and young graduates.
• Ecumene Congress Annual international congress on sustainable development held with UN support, addressing ESG, climate, and environmental topics for governments, international organizations, and experts.
• Climate Club Expert discussion platform on climate policy preparation and negotiation topics for COP sessions, engaging legal practitioners and policy experts.
• Climate Bulletin Regular newsletter publication covering climate law developments and updates, distributed in issues 6 through 41+ to subscribers and stakeholders.
• The International Law in the XXI Century Award Annual award competition for young researchers in international law, offering a monetary prize of 500,000 rubles for winning works.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)coreOthers · 3 July 2026ICLRC (ЦМСПИ) received special consultative status with UN ECOSOC, allowing participation in ECOSOC meetings and activities, providing input on international law matters, and engaging in the work of UN bodies on sustainable development and related topics.
• UNFCCC (Рамочная конвенция ООН об изменении климата)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2022ICLRC obtained observer status at UNFCCC, enabling participation in Conference of Parties (COP) sessions, contributing comments on climate documents, and engaging in climate negotiation processes. The Center submitted comments on draft guidance documents for the Supervisory Body regarding Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.
• UNCITRAL Working GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICLRC actively participates in UNCITRAL Working Group III (Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform), Working Group IV (Transport and Trade Law), and Working Group VI (Negotiable Multimodal Transport Documents). The Center contributes expertise on international trade law, arbitration reform, and digital trade documentation.
• Asian Academy of International LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInformation partner for the panel discussion 'International Dispute Settlement: Current Trends' held during Singapore Convention Week 2025, demonstrating collaboration in international dispute resolution knowledge sharing.
• UNEP (Программа ООН по окружающей среде)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on sustainable development initiatives including ECUMENE 2021 congress held with UN support. UNEP representatives including Executive Director Erik Solheim participated in ICLRC-organized events on climate and environmental law.
• National Geographic SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnric Sala, Permanent Researcher and Pristine Seas Project Lead at National Geographic Society, participated as speaker at ECUMENE 2021 congress organized by ICLRC on sustainable development.
• UNIDO (Организация ООН по промышленному развитию)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSergey Korotkov, Director of UNIDO Center for International Industrial Cooperation in Russia, participated in ECUMENE 2021 congress on sustainable development organized by ICLRC.
• Russian Arbitration Center at RISAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYulia Mullina, Director General of ICLRC, previously led RISA and the Russian Arbitration Center (2019-2025), maintaining ongoing collaboration in arbitration and dispute resolution development in Russia.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Bar Association (IBA): World's leading organization of international legal practitioners, providing research, training, and publications on international law. Overlaps with ICLRC's focus on dispute resolution, climate, and trade law from a practitioner-oriented angle.
• American Society of International Law (ASIL): Established membership organization promoting the study and use of international law through publications, conferences, and educational programs. Shares ICLRC's mission around international legal research dissemination but operates at much larger scale in the U.S.
• International Law Association (ILA): Long-established global organization for the study and development of international law, with committees covering most of the same topics ICLRC addresses (climate, trade, dispute resolution).
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): Leading global affairs think tank covering international law, climate policy, and sustainable development. Comparable in producing influential research and convening international conferences.

Direct peers

• Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL): International NGO using law to protect the environment, climate, and communities. Comparable to ICLRC's climate and biodiversity law research, UNFCCC engagement, and policy advocacy mission.
• Hague Academy of International Law: Premier global center for international law teaching and research, running renowned summer courses. Directly comparable to ICLRC's Summer School on Public International Law in terms of educational mission and target audience.
• Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law: Germany-based leading institute for comparative and international private law research, education, and publications. ICLRC's Director Yulia Mullina was a visiting researcher there in 2019, and the institutions operate in overlapping domains of international and comparative legal scholarship.
• Asian Academy of International Law: Asia-based international law research and education organization, already collaborating with ICLRC (information partner for Singapore Convention Week 2025). Comparable in mission and educational program structure.

Regional players

• Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC): Major Russian think tank on international affairs and foreign policy research. Closely comparable as a Russia-headquartered, internationally-engaged research organization, though broader in scope (covers geopolitics beyond law).

Others

• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization working on environment and climate policy, including legal and regulatory dimensions. Adjacent to ICLRC's climate policy and biodiversity law work, though broader in scope.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iclrc
• Facebookfacebook.com/iclrc

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