In this high-level session, the governments of Egypt and Germany, in cooperation with the International Union for Conservation (IUCN) will formally launch the COP27 Presidency’s ENACT Partnership for NbS. ENACT is a voluntary coalition of state and non-state actors working on NbS to foster collaboration, bring coherence to their commitments and activities, and drive political […]

Women and indigenous peoples of the Abya Yala and the Global South, impacted in their collective way of life by climate change, demand public policies that respect their food sovereignty, ancestral sciences and technologies that guarantee their own economies. Speakers: Mercedes López Martínez, Directora de Vía Orgánica /CDMX: Mayra Macedo, Secretaria de Organización de la […]

Serious increases in legal capacity, backed by awareness and engagement, are needed to deliver on the Paris Agreement and the Glasgow Climate Pact. How to scale up climate law and governance solutions exponentially, for net zero and vulnerable countries' adaptation and resilience, advancing key SDGs? Held in partnership with Centre for Human Rights and Climate […]

How could climate-related disputes be resolved outside of state courts? Analysis of arbitration, mediation, and existing dispute resolution fora and litigation alternatives; Explore hypothetical investment and loss & damage disputes. Speakers: Michael Rodi -Germany Michael Mehling -USA Stephan Breidenbach -Germany Elizabeth Healy -Ireland Kathy Porter -Canada Luis Ore -Peru Katharine Rietig -UK Joseph Siegel -USA […]

An expert panel discussion on the impact of climate on health; and how innovative solutions in climate financing, equitable health surveillance and one health, can be pursued with justice-oriented strategies to build a resilient health systems. Speakers: Professor Akin Abayomi -Honourable Commissioner for Health Lagos state, Titilope Akosa, Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO & Group […]

This event focuses on climate-induced migration, economic losses and damages in food systems & non-economic losses due to change in ways of life. It presents how inclusive & participatory policy & actions, synergies between DRR & climate policy & processes could scale up climate resilience of all. Speakers: Dr Kamayé Maazou, Executive Secretary CNEDD & […]

All agree the scientific community is critical to the fight against climate change, but universities are less present in the debate. Yet our campuses develop thousands of technological, policy, and societal innovations each year by working closely with local and global partners across sectors. Speakers: Chair: Professor Annelise Riles, Northwestern University Dr. Kristy Faccer, University […]

Implementing ambitious goals in response to the triple crisis of climate, pollution and nature loss is proving painfully difficult. A criminal law to deter severe destruction of nature (“ecocide”) could protect vital ecosystems, support earth guardianship and catalyse strategic positive change. Speakers: Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Director, Law Division, UNEP; Jojo Mehta, Stop Ecocide Foundation; James Cameron, […]

Call for Participants: Seeking an international specialisation in climate law and governance? Through this half-day course during UNFCCC COP, earn a certification from the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL), with leading speakers from UN-Environment, the IUCN, the EBRD and other partners, taught by top experts from the Universities of Cambridge, McGill, MIT, Oslo […]