Bonn Climate Conference: Vanuatu, Stop Ecocide Foundation, Climate Action Network International: Clarifying obligations and deterring harm- the power of international law to address the climate crises
This webcast from the Bonn Climate Conference is very helpful in explaining the developments in international law to address climate change, with discussions on the Vanuatu-led advisory opinion request to the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”); the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative and global criminal law initiatives on ecocide. The status update on the request to the ICJ highlights that states are able to make written representations to the ICJ by 20 October 2023, and importantly relays information about how those states that may not have the capabilities or resources to make such representations can access support from Vanuatu, with templates and pro-bono legal assistance available.
The link to the webcast is available on the Bonn Conference website here.
A previous note on the advisory opinion request from the ICJ can be accessed here.
Bonn Climate Conference: LSE, UCT, ICS: Delivering credible, transparent, and inclusive implementation through national legal systems
This is another important viewing from the Bonn Climate Conference, with a presentation from the University of Cape Town (“UCT”) discussing the role of inequalities with research from Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, and how this impacts climate action and governance. Research is also discussed from the London School of Economics and Political Science (“LSE”) on corruption risks associated with climate solutions, with risks going beyond bribery and misappropriation of funds, and extending to misleading ESG credentials and abuse of processes in the delivery of solutions. The status of policies and laws in Brazil, and the crucial role of Indigenous communities are also discussed. Free support and training to developing countries and legal practitioners from Legal Response International is also highlighted.
The link to the webcast is available here.
Roots of Resilience Podcast by the Global Forest Coalition
This podcast episode features campaigners from the Global Forest Coalition, speaking from Togo, Colombia and India, who explain why it is important to address false solutions to climate change, and how this is affecting communities who depend on the land for their livelihoods, and are currently experiencing displacement and climate impacts. Agroecology, forest conservation and the balance that local communities enable with nature, are highlighted as contributing to real solutions, which can be enabled by giving effect to the rights of Indigenous people and women.
The link to the podcast is here.
Sustainable Capabilities 