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SUMMARY:Accelerating Climate Action Through Pro Bono - A4ID
DESCRIPTION:A4ID are proud to present an online Panel on 15 November (Climate Law and Governance Day) on “Accelerating Climate Action Through Pro Bono”\, which emphasises the critical role lawyers can play within the climate justice agenda. \nIt will explore how the global legal community can bring about the large-scale transformations needed across all countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change\, examining the various ways legal actors around the world can work with civil society to catalyse action\, enhance transparency\, and strengthen enforcement and accountability on climate action. \nPanellists include:  \nWill Hooker –  Alston & Bird \nJake White – WWF UK \nRoger Leese  – Clifford Chance \nDavid Shipton – Global Witness \nPricila Aquino – Environmental Defender Law Centre \nElizabeth Wu – Client Earth (Chair) \n  \nRegistration\, including venue and timings of the event to follow.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/accelerating-climate-action-through-pro-bono-a4id
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?,The Power of Pro Bono
ORGANIZER;CN="A4ID":MAILTO:roleuk@a4id.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T173000
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities: Cambridge University Law Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our special CULS Pro Bono x Careers panel event this Friday to hear more about the challenges facing the legal and pro bono sectors from our distinguished panellists\, ranging from the ongoing cost of living crisis to environmental challenges facing society as a whole. Panellists will also be discussing opportunities available for students to get involved in pro bono work. An informal drinks and canapés reception will follow the panel discussion for participants and panellists to interact and network. We look forward to seeing you there! \nSpeakers \nNabil Khabirpour – Founder of The Law Corner \nProfessor Paul Watchman – Special Legal Adviser at UNEP Principles of Sustainable Development Net Zero Insurance Underwriters Alliance \nElisabeth Traugott (Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers \nDoctor Jodi Gardner – College Lecturer in Law and Fellow of St John’s College \n  \nVenue: Fisher Foyer\, St. John’s College Cambridge     \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/QLE2juuvDqdHZRQEA  \n In person only
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-the-21st-century-challenges-and-opportunities-cambridge-university-law-society-2
LOCATION:St. John’s College Cambridge (Fisher Foyer)\, St John's Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1TP
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters,The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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SUMMARY:A4ID: COP27 In-Person side event - "Article 6 Understanding the current state of play and VCMs"
DESCRIPTION:Join A4ID live from COP27 at Sharm El-Sheikh\, Egypt  \n\n\n\n\nFollowing the success of Art 6 at COP26\, some elements and the role of VCMs require further clarifications ahead of COP27. This event will stock take on the position of countries and requirements of the private sector regarding Article 6 and VCM to enable an understanding of the pending issues.\n \nSpeakers: M. Diagne (African group)\, M. Hession (EU)\, M. P-Stanley (USA)\, H. Lösch (BDI/Business Europe- TBC)\, Y. Batliwala (Chief Executive\, A4ID). Moderator: A. Marcu (ERCST)\n\nJoin online or catch up via Youtube on the following link: Article 6: Understanding the current state of play and its role in unlocking the potential of VCMs – YouTube  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/a4id-cop27-in-person-side-event-article-6-understanding-the-current-state-of-play-and-vcms
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
ORGANIZER;CN="A4ID":MAILTO:roleuk@a4id.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191405
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SUMMARY:Climate change - pro-bono action and the law - City\, University of London
DESCRIPTION:Dr Paul Stookes explores the City\, University of London pro-bono work being carried on in conjunction with the Environmental Law Foundation (ELF)\, exploring how climate change commitments are being realised and put into effect. \n  \nThe need for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has never been more real with the extreme summer heat and droughts being followed intense storms\, flooding with loss of life and livelihoods. The link between man-made climate change and extreme weather events is now uncontroversial and most UK governments at a national and local level have set themselves ambitious targets to reduce the level of GHG emissions by 2030. However\, it is not all clear that they are close to meeting the carbon reduction commitments.  \n  \nThe ELF pro-bono project 2022-23 builds upon earlier ground-breaking research from City\, University of London to examine the efforts of public bodies in tackling climate change with a view to highlighting the need for further urgent action. \n  \nJoin the online meeting and the pro-bono policy team to continue City\, University of London’s important climate emergency research work. \nRegistration can be found here 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/climate-change-pro-bono-action-and-the-law-city-university-of-london
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T130000
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SUMMARY:Weil\, Gotshal & Manges with Legal Response International: Levelling up climate negotiations
DESCRIPTION:To mark this year’s UK National Pro Bono Week and COP27\, please join us on Thursday 10 November 12.00-12.45 for The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do? \n Representatives from Legal Response International (LRI) will be tuning in live from COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh\, to explore how pro bono lawyers can support negotiators from low-income countries during UN Climate Change Conventions. This is an in-person event with Zoom dial-in available and will be attended by lawyers and professionals from other law firms. \nSpeakers:  \n\nChristoph Schwarte\, Director\, Legal Response International\nTBC negotiator\nCami Jetzer\, Associate\nIsobel Rudd\, Trainee Associate\nWill Hooker\, Partner\, Pallas Partners LLP\nWilliam Ferris\, Trainee\, Clyde & Co\n\nLegal Response International (LRI) is a charity that provides free legal assistance to negotiators from low-income and climate vulnerable countries in connection with the international climate negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The international negotiations under the UN Climate Change Conventions are among the most complex multilateral law and policy-making processes ever. LRI seeks to create a level playing field between actors in these discussions by providing poorer\, more climate-vulnerable countries with pro bono legal experts. During COP26\, Weil colleagues in DC and London worked with LRI to provide real-time legal analysis to negotiators from low-income nations. \n  \nPro Bono Week 2022 is taking place 7-11 November and recognises the incredible contribution of lawyers across the country who use their specialist skills through the provision of free legal advice. Since 2015\, the London office has performed almost 100\,000 pro bono hours which is testament to our commitment and dedication to Our Finest Hours. \n  \nCOP27 is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh in November and will mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference will bring together world leaders\, politicians\, policy makers\, lawyers\, scientists and ecologists from UN member states. \nHybrid Event \nTo register your place\, email sue.cook@weil.com 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/weil-gotshal-manges-with-legal-response-international-levelling-up-climate-negotiations
LOCATION:Weil\, Gotshal & Manges\, 110 Fetter Lane\, London\, EC4A 1AY
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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SUMMARY:Climate Justice in Times of Crisis: University of Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing Pro Bono Week 2022 to the University of Glasgow!  \nIn collaboration with the University of Glasgow School of Law\, the Lawyers Without Borders and Environmental Law societies are hosting a panel event featuring speakers from the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland\, Clyde & Co and JustRight Scotland. Join us to learn more about how pro bono legal work can address climate change\, along with its wider\, intersectional implications\, and how the multitude of crises today’s society faces affect this work.  \nSpeakers \n\nBen Christman – Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS)\nAndy Glass – Clyde & Co\nEilidh Turnbull – JustRight Scotland\n\nRegistration can be found here  \nIn person event
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/climate-justice-in-times-of-crisis-university-of-glasgow
LOCATION:Glasgow University\, Yudowitz Lecture Theatre (Room 253)\, Wolfson Medical School Building (University Avenue\, Glasgow\, G12 8QQ
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee with the Environmental Law Foundation: The Climate Crisis Is Real – What Can Lawyers Do To Help?
DESCRIPTION:Time: 5.30pm – 8pm \nFor Pro Bono Week 2022\, the Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee invites our legal community to an important and insightful evening event. This event is kindly hosted by Gowling WLG. \nThis year’s event will focus on climate change and environmental issues\, exploring the real impact our pro bono contribution can have in supporting communities and people dealing with environmental threat. The Committee is delighted to host a line-up of fantastic speakers to share their experience and ideas for this event. \nSo many of us are deeply concerned by the environmental challenges we are all facing and struggle to know how to make a difference. This evening event will explore how lawyers\, both as businesses and as individuals\, can use our legal skills\, commercial experience and influence to make a genuine contribution. We hope this will be a fascinating and eye-opening evening for firms\, chambers and practitioners throughout the Midlands who are keen to discover how pro bono\, perhaps as part of a wider responsible business strategy\, can be part of this.   \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nThe Environmental Law Foundation (ELF)\nFiona Nicholls\, Head of Sustainability and Assurance\, Gowling WLG\nLee McBride\, Partner and Head of Environmental Team\, Lodders Solicitors\nNina Pindham\, Barrister specialising in Planning and Environmental\, No5 Barristers’ Chambers\n\nIn person event \nRegistration: Book Event – Birmingham Law Society. One Profession. One Region. One Voice \nVenue: Hosted by Gowling PLC (Birmingham)
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/birmingham-law-society-pro-bono-committee-with-the-environmental-law-foundation
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, Two Snowhill\, Birmingham\, B4 6WR
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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SUMMARY:Public Interest Litigation on the Intersections between Human Rights and Climate Justice: PILS Project
DESCRIPTION:Pro bono lawyers have a vital role to play in climate justice cases\, particularly where those cases impact marginalised communities whose access to justice is impaired or restricted. \nThis webinar panel event will look at the developing area of rights-based climate litigation and the different ways in which human rights intersect with climate justice. \nWe will hear from Paul Clark\, one of the barristers acting for the Portuguese youth-applicants in their European Court of Human Rights claim against 33 countries in connection with emissions reductions. Sinéad Magner will discuss the gendered impact of the climate crisis and the importance of addressing gender equality as part and parcel of actions to mitigate against climate change. Laura Neal of Friends of the Earth NI will provide valuable insight into the work of inhouse lawyers within environmental NGOs\, who are at the cutting edge of driving strategic litigation in this field. \nThis event\, celebrating UK Pro Bono Week 2022\, is hosted by The Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) Project.  PILS is a Belfast-based organisation which provides legal and financial support to NGOs and legal professionals in Northern Ireland to help build public interest litigation\, thereby advancing human rights and equality for the benefit of society as a whole. \nSpeakers: \nLaura Neal\, Friends of the Earth; \nPaul Clark\, Garden Court Chambers; \nSinéad Magner\, WEDO; \nHilary Perry and Kate Barry (facilitators)\, The PILS Project \nOnline only \nRegistration can be found here  \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/public-interest-litigation-on-the-intersections-between-human-rights-and-climate-justice-pils-project
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221108T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T190000
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SUMMARY:University of Leicester Pro Bono Society: Climate Change and the Law Event
DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Project\, Legally Green will be hosting an event where academics from the Law school\, as well as guest speakers\, will present short lectures on a topic related to climate change and the law. The event will conclude with a discussion panel and a Q&A. \nFrom 5-7 pm in the Peter Williams Lecture Theatre\, University of Leicester. \nRegistration: contact sj405@leicester.le.ac.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/university-of-leicester-pro-bono-society-climate-change-and-the-law-event
LOCATION:Peter Williams Lecture Theatre\, University of Leicester\, LE1 7RH
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T130000
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SUMMARY:The Chancery Lane Project - Getting Involved
DESCRIPTION:As part of Pro Bono Week UK\, on Tuesday 8 November 2022 at 12.00-13.00 BST\, The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) is hosting a live introduction webinar. Come and find out about the climate contract work of TCLP\, how we are changing the world and the current pro bono opportunities on offer. \nSpeakers \nJosh Van den Dries – Project Associate\nBecky Annison – Director of Engagement \n  \nRegistration can be found here \n  \nOnline event
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-chancery-lane-project-getting-involved
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T191405
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SUMMARY:The Climate Crisis is Real - how junior lawyers can get involved in tackling the climate crisis?: Clyde & Co
DESCRIPTION:2022 has seen record breaking temperatures and unprecedented climate hazards emerge globally\, which is a stark reminder that the climate crisis is very much real and well underway. It is therefore more important than ever that every professional is able to pull their weight in tackling this crisis\, none more so than the next generation of lawyers and professionals in the legal sector who have invaluable skills\, resources\, and unlocked potential at their disposal. But how can junior lawyers get involved in pro bono climate change work\, particularly those who have no idea where to start? \n  \nClyde & Co invite you to attend our virtual panel event for Pro Bono Week\, which will discuss how junior lawyers can get involved in tackling the climate crisis. The event is on Monday 7 November at 12pm – 1pm GMT.  \n We are delighted to have the following panellists who will lead this discussion: \n\nJosh Hopkins (Chair) – Trainee Solicitor at Clyde & Co / Legal Secondee at The Chancery Lane Project\nZaneta Sedilekova – Associate at Clyde & Co\nSarah Hill-Smith – Associate at Clyde & Co\nAlasdair Cameron – Climate Change Policy Adviser at The Law Society\nHumzah Khan – Project Associate at The Chancery Lane Project\n\n  \n The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. \n Registration can be found here \nVenue: online
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/1287
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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