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.
Grow Your Sustainability Capability with the LSA Sustainability Academy, 2 Sep 25
Delivered by the Legal Sustainability Alliance's partner LDN Apprenticeships, an Ofsted Outstanding and B Corp-certified training provider, the Academy is designed to help firms develop the sustainability skills needed to meet today’s challenges while making the most of apprenticeship levy funding.
In this session, Simon Baker, LDN Apprenticeships) and Amanda Carpenter (Director, Achill Legal) will share:
◽ How the Academy aligns with the legal sector’s ESG goals
◽ The benefits for law firms and their teams
◽ Practical steps to get started
The Climate Diplomat, 4 Sep 25
This free in-person event hosted by Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, marks the official launch of the new book, “The Climate Diplomat,” by Pete Betts. The book is a unique insider account of the climate negotiations that have shaped and continue to shape the future of our planet, but it is also a fascinating and important book on geopolitics and how the big players like the US, the EU and China negotiate with one another.
The Climate Diplomat will be published on 28 August and can be pre-ordered here.
Wilding (UKELA Film Screening & Panel Discussion), 4 Sep 25
The UKELA Nature Conservation Group is hosting a screening of the film “Wilding”, panel discussion and drinks on Thursday 4 September at the Picturehouse Central in London. All members are welcome to join the evening which is set to be an amazing one-off experience.
Based on Isabella Tree’s book of the same name, Wilding tells the story of how she and her husband Sir Charles Burrell transformed Knepp Estate in West Sussex from a failing, debt-laden farm into a biodiversity rich reserve. The panel discussion will be chaired by Barbara Scott Young, Baroness Young of Old Scone, member of the House of Lords, with discussions led by Dr Andy Clements, Chair of the England Species Reintroductions Taskforce, and Molly Biddell, Head of Nature Capital at Knepp Estate.
Following the film and panel discussion, there will an opportunity for drinks and networking.
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
Enhancing Nature Outcomes through Legal Contracts, 18 Sep 25
The Chancery Lane Project partners with the UK Green Building Council and Hoare Lea for a breakfast briefing on how the built environment sector can deliver nature-positive outcomes - starting with legal contracts.
Speakers: Richard Quartermaine, Head of Sustainability at Urban&Civic, Kirsty Wilman, COO at Rebalance Earth and Sam Bower, Head of Sustainability (Natural Environment) at Balfour Beatty plc
This session brings together leading voices from investment, development, and construction to explore:
· Why nature should be treated as a critical asset class
· How carbon clauses can be adapted to support biodiversity and nature goals
· The role of supplier engagement and cross-sector collaboration
Attendees will leave with practical contract language, real-world examples, and expert guidance to help move from intention to action - connecting carbon, nature and the built environment in meaningful ways.
Free. Limited Seats. In-person event. London.
The Role of NGOs in Driving Climate Laws, 22 Sep 25
This is the September Knowledge Session event for Legal Voices For the Future. The session will be delivered by LVF Deputy Chair Dominika Leitane, and will feature:
📌 An exploration of the role that NGOs can play in tackling climate change from a wide variety of legal angles;
📌 A discussion with a diverse panel of legal professionals working at, or with, different NGOs (to be announced in early September!), which will cover practical insights into litigious and non-litigious legal action, legal theories of change, and the ways in which NGOs work with different legal professionals to form a wider climate action ‘ecosystem’; and
📌 A facilitated discussion of a ‘creative content’ relevant to the topic, which will inspire attendees to think outside the box when conceptualising meaningful change.
In person at the Grantham Research Institute and online.
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.
Legal Careers for a Sustainable Future, 11 Oct 25
Legal Voices for the Future will be hosting a careers event in collaboration with King's College London Centre for Climate Law and Governance.
Attendees will be offered the opportunity to discuss a range of careers and skills with unique networking sessions, skills-based workshops and careers talks. The organisers will be joined by legal practitioners who are passionate about the shared future, including academics, barristers, solicitors and in-house counsel. As with all past LVF events, the day will also give attendees a chance to engage with their creative side, reflect on what they’ve learned and connect and collaborate in a supportive setting.
All career stages are welcome - this event would be perfect for students & graduates looking to start their careers as well as legal professionals looking to make a career move or to build their skills and networks within their existing roles!
**Please note that places are limited, and applications will open in early September. In the meantime, kindly register your interest by completing the form linked below.**
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