Climate Justice: A Transatlantic Dialogue
Climate change remains one of the greatest threats facing our planet. And yet, its impacts are not experienced equally across the globe. Internationally, developing countries are among the most vulnerable to the effects of a drastically warming climate. Domestically, climate change disproportionately affects poor and marginalized communities, and exacerbates inequitable social conditions. In light of this reality, there have been growing calls for policymakers to consider the ethical, social, racial, and intergenerational dimensions of the climate problem.
This concept—broadly referred to as climate justice—calls for the just division and equitable distribution of the responsibilities to address climate change, and the burdens of mitigating its impacts. As policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders increasingly search for innovative solutions to address disparities in climate impacts, there is tremendous value in bringing together stakeholders from different jurisdictions to share their experiences and perspectives.
At this event, panels of experts will discuss progress, opportunities and challenges in advancing climate justice at international, federal and subnational levels.
AGENDA
2:00 PM — Opening remarks
2:10 PM — Keynote address
2:30 PM — Panel 1: Climate Justice in International Law
3:45 PM — Break
4:00 PM — Panel 2: Climate Justice in the United States and Germany
5:30 PM — Networking reception (drinks and light refreshments to be served)
OPENING REMARKS
Carsten Rüpke, Deputy Consul, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Jennifer Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, Federal Foreign Office of Germany; Former Executive Director, Greenpeace International
PANELISTS INCLUDE
Adriana Espinoza, Deputy Commissioner, Equity and Justice, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
César Rodríguez-Garavito, Professor of Clinical Law, NYU School of Law; Chair, Center for Human Rights and Global Justice
Julia Olson, Executive Director & Chief Legal Counsel, Our Children’s Trust
Kevin Chand, Legal Advisor, Permanent Mission of Vanuatu to the United Nations
Klaus Mindrup, Member, Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany (2013 – 2021); Chairman, Energiedialog 2050
Marianne Engelman Lado, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, US Environmental Protection Agency
CLE
This event has been approved for 3 New York State CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys.
OUT-OF-STATE CLE
NYU School of Law is an accredited provider of CLE in New York State. If you are seeking CLE credit for a different state, we recommend you consult with your state’s CLE Board to ascertain regulations on reciprocity.