Events to Attend
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Seminar Series: The Reality of Net Zero, 22 Jan 25 + various dates
Starting in January 2025, Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH will jointly host an online seminar series entitled “The Reality of Net Zero”. Academics from the three institutions will give talks on why we need net zero, what progress we have made (and not made), and what it will take to get there in a sustainable, durable and equitable way.
The series will run for eight weeks and will cover the architecture of net zero – science, international law, governance and energy systems. Interwoven with these will be solutions from different disciplines, including carbon dioxide removal, batteries and nature-based solutions. Sessions are:
22 Jan Net Zero from a Planetary Perspective
29 Jan Getting Net Zero Right: The Role of International Law
5 Feb Zero Carbon Energy Systems – the Heavy Lifting for Net Zero
12 Feb Net Zero from Scientific Concept to Policy and Practice
19 Feb Removing CO2 from the Air: the Net in Net Zero
26 Feb Equitable Access to the Natural Resources Needed to Achieve Net Zero
5 Mar Battery Energy Storage in Low Carbon Grids
12 Mar Net Zero Needs Nature and Nature Needs Net Zero
Solidarity with Animals: Promises, Pitfalls and Potential, 28 Jan 25
Inaugural event organised by the Animals, Nature and Society Research Stream at Birmingham City University in collaboration with the UK Centre for Animal Law,
Professor Cochrane and Dr Cojocaru will be speaking about concepts they explore in a recently published edited collection called Solidarity with Animals: Promises, Pitfalls and Potential. The concept of ‘solidarity’ has received considerable scholarly attention in many social justice movements but has been underexplored in the context of animal protection. Focussing on the recent ‘political turn’ in animal ethics, this collection of essays advances the field in two key ways: (1) it emphasizes that mutually beneficial human-animal relations cannot rely solely on personal transformation, but also require institutional transformation; and (2) to meaningfully improve the lives of animals, we must not only change our political systems, but better understand animals’ own perspectives and political agency to feed into ‘more-than-human-politics’. The book and the presentation will focus on how solidarity can be a key concept in advancing these ideas. Hybrid event.
Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association Conference, 4 & 5 Feb 25
A two-day conference exploring the evolving landscape of corporate human rights and environmental due diligence. This event, hosted by the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association and Mayer Brown LLP, features panels on emerging regulatory and legal developments informed by policymaker and practice insights. Topics include: EU CSDDD, dispute settlement trends, spotlights on indigenous rights and forced labor import bans, integrating climate and human rights due diligence, and artificial intelligence.
AI, Environment & the Law, 5 Feb 25
Legal Voices for the Future presents its February 2025 Knowledge Session on AI, Environment & the Law, hosted at Herbert Smith Freehills and led by LVF member, Klara Lee. This hybrid event will explore AI’s dual impact on the environment, and the role lawyers play in balancing innovation with sustainability. Includes a discussion with experts, as Klara Lee interviews Mika Morisette (Senior Associate specialising in ESG at HSF), Alexander Amato-Cravero (Director of Emerging Technology at HSF), Bruna Sellin Trevelin (Legal Counsel at Hugging Face), and Craig Melson (Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability at TechUK).
Accelerating the Transition to Net Zero, 5 Feb 25
Join the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA), a non-profit dedicated to mobilising commercial law firms, commercial lawyers, and the law to accelerate a just and equitable transition to net zero, introduce itself.
In this session, NZLA will cover the three “Cs”:
- Commit: Learn about the commitment firms make on joining the NZLA. This involves setting emissions reduction targets, building the climate capability of staff, dedicating pro-bono services to NZLA projects and aligning legal services with net zero.
- Capacity: Discover how you can be a part of the solution through member resources, workshops and more.
- Convert: Understand how members participate in projects that address legal barriers to the transition and use the law to accelerate change.
Alongside its sustainability hub, NZLA provides solicitors with an opportunity to connect, share ideas and collaborate with like-minded legal professionals committed to accelerating the transition to net zero.
Climate Adaptation for Legal Practitioners, 6 Feb 25
Legal Charter 1.5 and Black Mountains College invite you to this one-day workshop to be held in London.
"The need for effective climate action to restrict carbon emissions and avoid further global warming remains, but there is also an increasing need for companies and individuals to realign their lives and businesses to the radical changes brought on by climate change. What we do now and how we apply our professional practice will shape our societies and ability to adapt to the unfolding changes."
Legal services are implicated in sustaining (parts of) the systems that cause the climate crisis, and they play an important role in leveraging change towards a more sustainable, ecological and just society. This training will help you identify how you can use your occupational skills and position to take effective climate action. *Limited Seats*
The Future of Legal Practice: Net Zero & the Climate Imperative Across Legal Disciplines, 13 Feb 25
Hosted by the Professional Law Institute, welcoming the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA), who will examine how legal disciplines must adapt to address the climate crisis. Using the innovative Law and Climate Atlas, the event will delve into key areas of law—including Public, Company, Environmental, Intellectual Property, and Tort Law—to uncover actionable strategies for lawyers navigating this unprecedented challenge. *Refreshments will be provided.*
Book Launch: The IPCC and the Politics of Writing Climate Change, 13 Mar 25
This event is organised by the British International Studies Association.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is one of the most significant global environmental assessment bodies ever established, providing the most authoritative and influential reports on climate change knowledge. Hannah’s book examines the history and politics of the organisation and how this shapes its assessment practice and the climate knowledge it produces. Developing a new methodology, the book examines the actors, activities and forms of authority shaping the IPCC’s constructions of climate change. It describes how social, economic and political dynamics influence all aspects of the organisation and its work. This book contributes to understanding the place of science in politics and politics in science and offers important insights for designing new knowledge bodies for global environmental agreement-making.
ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures, 1 Apr 25
An event organised by Legal ESG. In an era where data is the cornerstone of ESG accountability, the legal profession must evolve to meet the demands of rigorous disclosure requirements - success requires more than basic compliance, it demands precision, foresight, and strategy.
Combining high-level keynotes, interactive panels, and in-depth roundtable discussions, ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures: London is a full-day peer-to-peer exchange, designed to explore the demand, tools, standardization, legislative changes, innovations and best practices in sustainability compliance.
From understanding the nuances of frameworks such as CSRD, ISSB, and CSDDD to mitigating the risks of greenwashing allegations, ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures: London will provide a clear roadmap to enhancing the quality, accuracy, and reliability of ESG disclosures.