Climate Change Law and Policy

2nd Annual International JustN0W conference

Danielle Yeow participated in the 2nd Annual International JustN0W Conference, 9-10 Oct 25 convened by Durham Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy, Durham University. Danielle chaired the proceedings on 9 Oct on the theme of Digital and Technical Infrastructures for Just Transitions. The presentations and moderated dialogue explored themes relating to the opportunities offered and challenges …

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Global Ocean Forum, Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action report (ROCA Report), Assessing Progress on Ocean and Climate Action, 2024-2025

Danielle Yeow Liu Yulu CIL researchers Danielle Yeow and Liu Yulu contributed to a section on East Asian Seas regional developments in the 2024-2025 Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action report (ROCA Report), Assessing Progress on Ocean and Climate Action. The 2024-2025 ROCA Report is a collaborative, multi-organisational effort, involving 70 co-authors from 45 collaborating …

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Conrado M. Cornelius presented “Actio Popularis Enforcement of Erga Omnes Climate Obligations and the Shift Towards Distributive Justice and Communitarianism in Future International Climate Litigation” at the 2nd Edition of the Climate Justice Lab

Conrado M. Cornelius delivered a presentation titled “Actio Popularis Enforcement of Erga Omnes Climate Obligations and the Shift Towards Distributive Justice and Communitarianism in Future International Climate Litigation” at the 2nd Edition of the Climate Justice Lab with the theme “How Can Courts Shape Climate Justice Futures?” The Conference was held in Wageningen, the Netherlands, …

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Conrado M. Cornelius presented at the 3rd Edition of the Lisbon Climate Conference in Lisbon, Portugal

Conrado M. Cornelius delivered a presentation titled “Conceptualizing International Climate Obligations Erga Omnes” at the 3rd Edition of the Lisbon Climate Conference with the theme “Paris Climate Agreement.” The Conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 24 October 2025; hosted by the Católica Faculdade de Direito Lisboa. ABSTRACT:  Conceptualizing International Climate Obligations Erga Omnes Certain …

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Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak at the “30 Years of Climate COPs: Reckoning with the Past, Reimagining the Future” Conference in Geneva

24-25 September 2025 CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak at the “30 Years of Climate COPs: Reckoning with the Past, Reimagining the Future” Conference in Geneva.  As the international community prepares for COP30, this conference offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the legacy and evolving role of the Conference of the …

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Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak the Webinar by Kabarak University Press on “Reviewing the Climate Change Advisory Opinions: ITLOS, IACtHR, ICJ, AfCHPR”

4 September 2025: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited to Speak the Webinar by Kabarak University Press on “Reviewing the Climate Change Advisory Opinions: ITLOS, IACtHR, ICJ, AfCHPR”  On 4th September 2025, the Kabarak University Press invited leading voices in law and policy to speak on the climate change advisory opinions from ITLOS, IACtHR, …

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Advisory Opinions on Climate Change – A Legal Bedrock of State Responsibility: Taking Stock of the IACtHR’s and ICJ’s Advisory Opinions on Climate Change and Looking Ahead (Webinar 3 of 3)

Climate Change AOs Webinar 3 Summary (Final) In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) delivered historic advisory opinions on the obligations of States in relation to climate change and human rights. The two opinions clarified the binding obligations that States have under customary international law, …

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Danielle Yeow spoke on a webinar on “The International Courts’ Advisory Opinions on Climate Change and Their Implications for Mexico” organised by the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI)

Danielle Yeow spoke on a webinar on “The International Courts’ Advisory Opinions on Climate Change and Their Implications for Mexico” organised by the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI) on 27 Aug 2025.  Danielle addressed the key features of the recent advisory opinions on climate change issued by ICJ and Inter-American Court of Human Rights …

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Nilüfer Oral spoke at the webinar “The ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion: A Turning Point for Climate Justice from the World Court”

22 August 2025: CIL Director Dr Nilüfer Oral was Invited by the World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) to Speak at the Webinar titled “The ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion: A Turning Point for Climate Justice from the World Court” The World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) hosted a webinar titled “The ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion: …

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