5 February 2025: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak to speak at the "Online Seminar on Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and International Law" organized by Rashtriya Raksha University and the American Society of International Law (ASIL).

In the face of global climate change, sea level rise poses serious challenges, particularly for small island developing states (SIDS) and coastal developing nations. According to the 2023 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, sea levels could rise by up to 1 meter by 2100 under high-emission scenarios, threatening the territorial integrity and livelihoods of SIDS and causing significant shifts in maritime boundaries for other coastal states.

This event will delve into the implications of sea level rise under international legal frameworks, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and examine how emerging jurisprudence addresses these critical issues. Discussions will highlight recent legal initiative, such as the advisory opinion delivered by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), as well as the ongoing advisory opinion in the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), as well as the ongoing advisory opinions in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR). These initiatives underscore the differentiate impacts of climate change and the evolving role of international law in addressing territorial loss, population displacement, and economic repercussions.

Panelists of the session include:

Nilufer Oral -  Member, International Law Commission
Patrícia Galvão Teles - Member, International Law Commission
Juan José Ruda Santolaria - Member, International Law Commission
Professor Bimal N Patel - Member, International Law Commission

More about the event including a recording at the link: https://www.asil.org/events/climate-change-sea-level-rise-and-international-law