Event Details

The Pentland Centre is holding a research explainer session on Turning points in Climate Justice: What recent International Rulings mean for sustainability.

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 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.

This research explainer session will explore the landmark climate rulings recently issued by international courts and tribunals, including the International Court of Justice, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, and the European Court of Human Rights.

These decisions mark a significant shift in how climate obligations, human rights, and sustainability are understood and enforced on the global stage. The invitation is to unpack the key findings of these rulings and discuss their implications for governments, businesses, and civil society actors engaged in the green transition.

By linking legal developments with real-world sustainability challenges, this session aims to unwrap to better understand emerging trends in the International Climate Law, climate accountability, the evolving role of human rights, and the opportunities and risks these decisions create for achieving a just and sustainable future.

NB: The seminar runs from 11:00-12:00 in LUMS WP B007 and on Teams. Please note that this session will be recorded.

Open to LU staff and students - registration required.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Relevant to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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