Cities at the centre, yet still at the legal margins: The Local Turn in Just Transition & International Climate Law

Event Details

Cities generate most greenhouse-gas emissions and are increasingly at the forefront of climate resilience and hazard management. This presentation explores the growing role of cities in Just Transition and international climate governance, arguing that cities are increasingly expected to deliver both climate action and climate justice while emerging as partners and governance actors in their own right.

The Pentland Centre is hosting a series of sessions designed for our Professional Services members, and open to Professional Services colleagues across the University, as well as academic colleagues and others who may not have expertise in the topic. The sessions are designed to present research expertise in straightforward language, making it easier for non-academic staff to engage with the speaker's work.

Cities generate most greenhouse-gas emissions and are increasingly at the forefront of climate resilience and hazard management. This presentation explores the growing role of cities in Just Transition and international climate governance, arguing that cities are increasingly expected to deliver both climate action and climate justice while emerging as partners and governance actors in their own right. Camilo has written a short blog post on this topic that attendees may read in advance if they wish.

NB: The seminar runs from 14:00-15:00 in LUMS LT4 and on Teams. Please note that this session will be recorded.

Open to all - registration required.

Please register below - registrations close Sun 6 Dec 2026. Please contact pentlandcentre@lancaster.ac.uk for queries re booking after that date.

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