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Check out our event ideas and tips page for suggestions of what to do and to see the full list of all events that took place in previous years.
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 […]
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. Speakers Josh Van den Dries - Project Associate […]
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. From 5-7 pm in the Peter Williams Lecture Theatre, […]
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. This 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. We […]
Time: 5.30pm - 8pm For 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. This year’s event will focus on climate change and environmental issues, exploring the real impact our pro bono contribution can […]
We are bringing Pro Bono Week 2022 to the University of Glasgow! In 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 […]
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? 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 […]
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. The need for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has never been more real with the extreme summer heat and […]
Join A4ID live from COP27 at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Following 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 […]
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 […]