Tuesday 21st of March 2023
Time: 13.30 - 17.00 uur
Location: Paushuize, Kromme Nieuwegracht 49, Utrecht
Hybride bijeenkomst
The urgent ecological crises of the Anthropocene confront us with new challenges. Which role can and should Courts play as an arena for change? Do the numerous violations of the environment call for new international criminal laws to protect the environment?
Outstanding experts from academia and practice will reflect on the role of judiciary in catalysing climate change mitigation and also discuss the proposal of recognizing ecocide as a core international crime.
This conference is organized by the Utrecht University School of Law and Pathways to Sustainability together with the Dutch Association for Environmental Law.
Entrance: Free
Location: Paushuize, Kromme Nieuwegracht 49, Utrecht
Registration: Please use this registration form
Dobson, N. L. (2021). Extraterritoriality and Climate Change Jurisdiction: Exploring EU Climate Protection under International Law. (1 ed.) (Studies in International Law; Vol. 83). Hart Publishing.
Spier, J., Climate litigation in a changing world, Legal Perspectives on Global Challenges, Eleven 2022.
Voigt, C., «Ecocide» as an international crime: Personal reflections on options and choices,
EJIL:Talk!, Blog of the European Journal of International Law, 2021
13.30 – 13.40 Welcome and introduction
Prof. Chris Backes, Utrecht University
13.40 – 14.20 Judiciary and climate change: ensuring government and corporate accountability
Brian Preston, Hon Justice Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, Sydney
14.20 – 14.40 Reflections
Prof. Jaap Spier, Senior Associate of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Dr. Natalie Dobson, Utrecht University
14.40 - 15.05 (Panel)discussion with all participants
Prof. Edward Brans, Utrecht University
15.05 – 15.30 Break
15.30 - 16.10 Ecocide as an International Crime
Prof. Christina Voigt, Oslo University, Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law
16.10 – 16.30 Reflections
Prof. Frank Biermann, Utrecht University, Director of the ERC Global Goals project
Prof. Cedric Ryngaert, Utrecht University
16.30 - 16.55 (Panel)discussion with all participants
Dr. Daan van Uhm, Utrecht University
16.55- 17.00 Closing
17.00 Drinks and Snacks