Events to Attend
Below is a list of Events that we think you should know about whether you are an experienced practitioner or a young practitioner looking to "up your game" or simply wanting to learn from others in the field and learn about new developments.
They include conferences, webinars or podcasts on any of the following topics:
- Environmental, Social and Governance
- Sustainability
- Business Human Rights
- Climate Law / Climate Justice
The events are organised by third-party organisers and which we have either spotted ourselves as being relevant or have been informed about. They are arranged chronologically.
Please feel free to let us know if you are organising anything. Currently, we only list UK online and in-person events and selected non-UK events held online.
Carbon Markets and the Paris Agreement, 15 May 25
Organised by Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, this webinar unpacks Article 6 of the Paris Agreement with experts Dr Injy Johnstone (University of Oxford) and John Lang (Net Zero Tracker). It is a perfect introduction for anyone wanting to know more about carbon markets. Injy and John will step through the core concepts (e.g. net zero, carbon credits, offsets) and critical issues, drawing on real examples to bring the discussion to life.
International Law for the SDGs: Opportunities and Challenges, 15 May 25
This is a hybrid event organised by the International Law Association.
The Law Institute (IDUSI) and the Faculty of Economics are delighted to invite you to the inaugural launch event of the International Law Association (ILA) Committee on the Contributions of International Law to the Global Sustainable Development Goals and the Post-2030 Agenda. The themes during the panel sessions will be:
Theme 1: “SDGs, International Law and the Challenges Ahead”
Theme: 2: “Towards Greater Implementation? Building a post-2030 Agenda in a Turbulent World”
The Next Wave of Impact Litigation and its Implications for the Future, 15 May 25
A GAIL member only event exploring the emerging landscape of impact litigation. This event will feature distinguished panellists who bring a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives, including successful legal arguments and how to leverage tactics. As litigation becomes an increasingly powerful tool to drive systemic change, what should impact lawyers know to navigate (and shape) what’s coming next? Why attend?
- Understand how litigation is shaping corporate behaviour
- Gain insight into the legal theories behind the new wave of ESG-related lawsuits
- Explore implications for clients, investors, and policy advocates
Not a GAIL member yet? Learn more about joining here: https://gailnet.org/join/
World Sustainable Contracting Day, 15 May 25
Presented by the WorldCC Foundation, this free-to-attend global event (in Zoom) is back for its fourth year, with the world navigating unprecedented regulatory changes, the focus on sustainable contracting has never been more critical. A unique, full-day experience that spans time zones to unite professionals worldwide in advancing sustainable contracting practices. This year’s event dives deep into the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. From real-life case studies to interactive workshops, you’ll gain insight into what works—and what doesn’t—on the path to building resilient, sustainable contracting frameworks.
Core themes to be addressed:
- The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Its Implications for Contracts
- Tackling Modern Slavery Through Contracts
- Supporting SMEs in Sustainability Journeys
- Supply Chain Diversity and Inclusion: Contracts as a Catalyst for Change
- Climate Action Through Contracts: Driving Carbon Reduction and Net-Zero Goals
- Advancing ESG Compliance in the Face of Enhanced Disclosure Requirements
- Human Rights, Labor Practices, and Ethical Contracting
- Contract Language to Enable Circular Economy Goals
- Collaboration for Sustainability: Partnerships Through Contracting
- Embedding KPIs and Accountability for Sustainable and Inclusive Practices
- Adapting Contracting Practices for Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
- Digital Solutions for Sustainable Contracting
- Sector-Specific Challenges and Innovations
- Legal and Financial Risks
- Supply Chain Resilience and Transparency
Conscience Incorporated: Profits, Power & Human Rights, 19 May 25
This an in-person Book Launch event organised by Conduit to be held in London.
As public trust in global corporations falters, can business leaders still do well and do good?
Join Michael Posner – former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State and founding director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights – for a conversation on the role of business in a world shaped by climate change, tech disruption, and global instability.
From Nike to Meta, Coca-Cola to Walmart, Posner draws on decades of experience to explore how companies are responding to calls for greater accountability – and what must happen next to rebuild trust, protect workers, and ensure human rights aren’t left behind.
Championing Sustainability in Changing Times: How can Law Firms Adapt and Thrive? 3 Jun 25
A free webinar presented by the IBA Law Firm Management Committee, supported by the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL), Banking & Financial Law Committee, European Regional Forum and the IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend towards increasing corporate sustainability regulation. However, the future direction of this trend remains uncertain. This webinar brings together legal experts from across the EU and US to explore how law firms can adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape and continue to champion sustainability through their work with clients and at an operational level.
UK Animal Law Conference, 4 & 5 Jun 25
The Conference is co-hosted by the UK Centre for Animal Law and the Animals, Nature, & Society Research Stream (Centre for Human Rights, Birmingham City University). This is an in-person event held in Birmingham.
Back to the Future - Environmental Law in a New Era, 17 - 21 Jun 25
Join UKELA for a unique opportunity to explore the future of environmental law in a rapidly changing world. With the theme ‘Back to the Future - Environmental Law in a New Era’, this year’s conference will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss critical issues shaping the field.
Attend five dynamic plenary sessions covering urgent topics such as climate change, sustainability reporting, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), energy, and waste.
Conference will take place online on 17/18 June, followed by an in-person gathering at Bristol University on 20/21 June (hybrid).
Legal ESG: London, 8-9 Jul 25
Risk / Responsibility / Resilience / Recognition:
Rethinking ESG Across Today's Legal Profession
The legal profession faces a pivotal moment as geopolitical shifts and evolving ESG priorities reshape the global business landscape. From rising nationalism and protectionist trade policies to the growing politicization of ESG, today's geopolitical climate is transforming how businesses operate—and how lawyers advise. It is now imperative for law firms and their clients to proactively navigate an environment marked by regulatory divergence, political volatility, economic uncertainty, and shifting stakeholder demands. By staying ahead of legal developments, understanding investor and public expectations, leveraging emerging technologies, and identifying strategic opportunities amid uncertainty, legal professionals must lead—not follow—in shaping the future. Lawyers have the agency, and must act with urgency.
In-person event, organised by Inside Practice and hosted by Addleshaw Goddard.
LSCA 2025 Convening, 8-10 Aug 25
Law Students for Climate Accountability is hosting its first international convening this August! Lawyers, law students, and academics from across the globe will come together Friday morning through Sunday evening (both virtually and in person) in Berkeley, California to discuss the role of the legal industry in a just transition away from fossil fuels.
LSCA is dedicated to pushing the legal industry away from fossil fuels and toward a just transition. The convening is an opportunity to engage with aligned professionals and students, and discuss the future of legal representation in the context of the ongoing climate crisis. We anticipate that our audience will be a unique mix of law students, academics, government and nonprofit attorneys, and corporate attorneys.
Legal Wellbeing: London, 11 Sep 25
This event by Inside Practice will unite mental health and wellbeing experts, firm leaders, and those committed to fostering healthy work environments. Together, we’ll challenge traditional models of leadership, organizational culture, and talent strategy.
During the event, we’ll dive deep into:
- Embedding wellbeing within firm-wide operations
- Data-driven approaches to enhance workplace resilience
- Redefining healthy leadership practices
- Creating a culture that prioritizes both people and performance
Navigating Legal Risks and Opportunities of Climate Change, 24 - 26 Sep 25
In collaboration with Legal Charter 1.5, the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme is offering an executive education course on climate change and the law in September 2025. This three-day course explores the legal risks and opportunities that are emerging as the law changes in the context of climate change. Delivered by eminent Oxford faculty and practitioners, the course is grounded in our world-leading research. The programme is developed for senior lawyers and other professionals working in government, professional services, business, non-profit advocacy and beyond, and will examine and discuss key legal and regulatory developments in the context of climate change in the context of relevant scientific, political, and economic developments, and the practical implications of these developments for firms and the financial system as a whole.
Short Course: Business and Human Rights, 6 Oct - 24 Nov 25 (various dates)
Organised by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, a short online course spread over several dates.
Business and human rights is an area of international human rights law in continuous development at the international and national levels. On successful completion of BIICL's Business and Human Rights course participants will:
- Understand the human rights and environmental impacts resulting from business activities
- Be aware of the core concepts and principles established by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other standards such as the newly updated OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Understand corporate human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) requirements and developments at the international, regional, and national levels - including new mandatory HREDD laws and proposals at the EU level
- Understand the context of business and human rights as a field of work
- During the course participants will consider recent examples of business and human rights issues, including case law
- Participants will also consider the intersection on business and human rights with other developing issues such as Artificial Intelligence and climate change.
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