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SUMMARY:Panel discussion - Climate on trial: lessons from the Milieudefensie versus Shell case
DESCRIPTION:On 12 November 2024\, the The Hague Court of Appeal delivered a complex judgment in the Milieudefensie v. Shell This link opens in a new tab climate litigation case\, setting aside the groundbreaking 2021 District Court ruling.  \n\n\n\nAt issue in the appeal was whether Shell must have reduced its CO2 emissions by 45% in 2030 compared to 2019. The court of appeal ruled that Shell is obliged to reduce its CO₂ emissions\, but that it was unable to determine which percentage should apply. The court of appeal therefore rejected the claims of Milieudefensie. \n\n\n\nWhile the appeal judgment may not have delivered the decisive victory climate activists sought\, it offers significant insights into developing judicial attitudes towards corporate responsibility for climate change.  \n\n\n\nJoin the Asser Institute and SEVEN – the Climate Institute (University of Amsterdam) This link opens in a new tab – for a critical examination of this pivotal legal moment in climate litigation. This panel discussion will dissect the implications of the Court of Appeal’s judgment from different angles and explore its significance for future climate accountability strategies.  \n\n\n\nThe Court of Appeal’s judgment\, while not a straightforward victory\, provides critical lessons for how corporations might be held responsible for their climate impact. The case highlighted that while Shell was not legally compelled to meet a specific 45% emissions reduction target\, states and private actors have a shared responsibility under international human rights law to combat climate change that can influence private law obligations. \n\n\n\nNotably\, the judgment coincides with the European Union’s newly adopted Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive\, which will significantly reshape how companies like Shell must approach their climate transition strategies. This directive represents a crucial legal framework that will guide corporate climate responsibilities in the coming years.  \n\n\n\nThe event will explore key themes emerging from the judgment\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nThe shared responsibilities of states and private actors in addressing climate change \n\n\n\nThe horizontal effect of human rights obligations on corporate conduct \n\n\n\nThe evolving legal landscape of corporate climate accountability and the use of strategic litigation \n\n\n\nThe role of international guidelines and emerging EU directives in shaping corporate climate strategies \n\n\n\n\nThere will be a short presentation of the case\, followed by a round of questions facilitated by the moderator\, and an exchange with the room. For those attending in person\, there will be a drinks reception after the event.  \n\n\n\nIn-person and online participation is available. \n\n\n\nModerator:Stephanie Triefus (Asser Institute) This link opens in a new tab  This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nAndre Nollkaemper – founder of SEVEN (University of Amsterdam) This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nSjoukje van Oosterhout – Senior team lead of the climate case against Shell (Milieudefensie) This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\n\n\nAnneloes Kuiper (Utrecht University) This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nChiara Macchi (Wageningen University & Research) This link opens in a new tab (online) \n\n\n\n\nThis event is supported by the Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/panel-discussion-climate-on-trial-lessons-from-the-milieudefensie-versus-shell-case/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250212T160000
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SUMMARY:Ecocide Law Advisory Launch
DESCRIPTION:A worker dressed in protective clothing stands amid a large pile of waste\, scanning the area under a blue sky filled with scattered clouds\, emphasizing the issues of waste disposal.\n\n\n\nJoin us for the launch of Ecocide Law Advisory\, as well as the presentation of the Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide.  \n\n\n\n\nEcocide Law Advisory is a partnership between The UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe This link opens in a new tab and Climate Counsel This link opens in a new tab to provide expert legal advice and training on the drafting and implementation of ecocide laws \n\n\n\nThe Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide offers solutions to issues raised by the 2024 EU Environmental Crimes Directive to support effective criminalisation of serious environmental harm within the EU  Initiated by former Dutch MP Lammert van Raan\, the Manual is the product of an international working group which met during the autumn of 2024. The Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide is a project of Ecocide Law Advisory and De Roos Advocaten. \n\n\n\n\nThe programme runs from 16.00-18.00 CET\, followed by a reception\, and is jointly hosted and organised with The UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited\, so please make sure to register. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n15.45: Tea\, Coffee & Welcome16.00: Keynote \n\n\n\nMarie Toussaint\, vice-president of the Greens/European Free Alliance Group\, member of the European Parliament (MEP) \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers | Ecocide Law Advisory\n\nKate Mackintosh\, executive director of the UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe\, former deputy chair of the Independent Expert Panel for the legal definition of ecocide.\n\n\n\nRichard J Rogers\, executive director of Climate Counsel and former deputy chair of the Independent Expert Panel for the legal definition of ecocide.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers | Manual on the National Criminalisation of Ecocide\n\nFausto Pocar\, professor at the University of Milan\, former president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and former member of the UNCHR and Institut de Droit International. \n\n\n\nLammert van Raan\, former member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the Party for the Animals (Partij voor de Dieren).\n\n\n\nIngeborg Koopmans\, public prosecutor of environmental crime at the Functional Department of the Dutch Prosecutor’s Office. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQ&A18.00: Reception
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/ecocide-law-advisory-launch/
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SUMMARY:Building Momentum for Climate Action: Reflections on COP29 and Future Steps
DESCRIPTION:Debrief | Dialogue | Connect\n\n\n\nThis event\, organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in collaboration with the City of The Hague as part of Hague Climate Week\, aims to convene professionals from diverse sectors to reflect on the outcomes of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)\, held in November 2024 in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, and to discuss its implications for the future. \n\n\n\nThrough debriefing and dialogue\, the event seeks to equip The Hague’s professional community with a deeper understanding of COP29 outcomes and inspire collaborative action towards climate justice. Participants will receive updates from the conference\, share perspectives on the path forward\, and forge connections with others committed to accelerating collective efforts for a just and sustainable future. \n\n\n\nKey Theme:The event will explore the question: “How can civil society actors shape international climate policy and decision-making processes?” This dialogue aims to broaden perspectives and inspire innovative collective approaches to advancing climate justice. \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\n\n\nPlenary Session In person and online 16:30 – 17:20 \n\n\n\nKeynote speakers will offer insights on their experiences at COP29\, with a focus on major decisions\, lessons learned\, and opportunities for progress. The plenary session will emphasize the role of civil society in shaping international climate policy. The panel conversation will address key challenges\, opportunities for greater civil society impact\, and evolving roles in international climate discussions. The panel will feature initiators of the Peace@COP Policy Brief (ECCP community of practice) and representatives from International Climate Coalition position paper\, who will share practical examples of civil society engagement at COP29. \n\n\n\nPanel Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nJori Keijsper\, Head of the UNFCCC Delegation for the Netherlands\n\n\n\nEllie Kinney\, Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)\, representing Peace@COP – Environment Climate Conflict and Peace Community of Practice (ECCP)\n\n\n\nBarbara Jacobson Mercy Corps\, representing the International Climate Coalition\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Discussions 17:30 – 18:30 \n\n\n\nInteractive sessions will delve deeper into specific topics related to COP29 outcomes and strategies for impactful collective climate action moving forward. \n\n\n\nIn person \n\n\n\n\nInternational law and climate (facilitated by World’s Youth for Climate Justice – WYCJ)\n\n\n\nFeminist action for climate justice (facilitated by International Development Law Organisation – IDLO)\n\n\n\nConnecting private sector and civil society on climate action (facilitated by UN Global Compact – UNGC)\n\n\n\nClimate finance\, with focus on humanitarian organisations (facilitated by Climate Legal Consulting and Climate FiGS – in person).\n\n\n\n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\nPeace\, conflict\, and climate (facilitated by Peace@COP/Environment Climate Conflict and Peace Community of Practice)\n\n\n\nJust Transition and intergenerational equity (facilitated by Mercy Corps)\n\n\n\nYouth\, peace\, and climate (facilitated by the Kofi Annan Foundation)\n\n\n\n\nPlenary Debrief 18:40 – 19:00 to harvests results and identify opportunities for joint action. \n\n\n\nNetworking reception 19:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\nThis will be a hybrid event\, allowing for in person and online participation in the plenary part and breakout sessions. We welcome professionals from all parts of the world working on climate to join us and share their insights.This event is part of the initiatives of the Climate Justice Community\, a network of impact-driven individuals and organizations active for climate justice\, driven by the Hague Humanity Hub and partners. \n\n\n\nIf your organization is interested in participating or facilitating a side session on a specific topic related to COP29 outcomes\, please reach out to us at climate@humanityhub.net This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/building-momentum-for-climate-action-reflections-on-cop29-and-future-steps/
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SUMMARY:ICJAO Oral Hearings: Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Mark the beginning of a historic moment in the fight for climate justice with the Opening Ceremony for the ICJAO. This event will bring together global voices\, cultural traditions\, and collective action to set the stage for weeks of impactful advocacy. \n\n\n\nKeep an eye out on this page! We will upload the program here shortly.  \n\n\n\nJoin us in building momentum for climate action\, amplifying the voices of frontline communities\, and fostering solidarity among attendees from around the world. Together\, we can ensure the ICJ hearings are a turning point for climate justice. \n\n\n\nThis event is free. The link to register for your ticket will be shared shortly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/icjao-oral-hearings-opening-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241113T190000
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night: All That Breathes
DESCRIPTION:Part of The Hague Climate Week  \n\n\n\nDuring The Hague Climate Week\, in collaboration with Filmhuis and Movies that Matter\, we present the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated film All That Breathes. This event is part of the Just Peace Movie Nights series\, a program that brings important issues around peace and justice to the attention of a wide audience through film and storytelling. After the film screening\, we will engage in a conversation with experts on topics such as the rights of nature\, environmental law\, climate justice\, the impact of environmental pollution on biodiversity and the opportunities we as citizens have to take action on this ourselves. \n\n\n\nAbout All That Breathes \n\n\n\nThe documentary follows brothers Saud and Nadeem\, who began caring for injured birds of prey 20 years ago after discovering that the local animal hospital only treated vegetarian birds. Their home is home to dozens of raptors and owls\, mostly black kites. These birds populate the city in large numbers\, and within the Indian Muslim community it is believed that they are capable of eating trouble. New Delhi\, one of the most densely populated and perhaps most polluted cities in the world\, nevertheless buzzes with life. In beautifully filmed scenes\, animals appear in the most unexpected places\, as if they have always belonged there. \n\n\n\nThe brothers describe how life is constantly experimenting and adapting to changing conditions. For example\, birds sing louder to drown out city noise and have discovered that cigarette butts help fight parasites. All That Breathes\, by Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen\, is an intriguing and layered documentary about the brothers’ rescue efforts in New Delhi\, where both animals and humans struggle with the effects of pollution. With humor and wisdom\, the two Muslim brothers show how everything in nature – from fungi to humans – is interconnected. Although the city is often considered a living organism\, this film makes clear how true that cliché is. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nDr. Lorenzo Pellegrini\, a Professor of Economics of Environment and Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)\n\n\n\nDaniel Eggleston\, a consultant focused on policy\, programming\, and research for IDLO’s Climate Justice portfolio\n\n\n\nJiske van Oeffelt\, World’s Youth for Climate Justice campaigner and expert in Environmental Sciences and nature rights\n\n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\nDoors open at 19:00\, and drinks are available in the café. The film screening begins at 19:10 and will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. After the official program\, we cordially invite attendees to stay for informal networking and drinks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up here!
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-all-that-breathes/
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SUMMARY:Understanding Climate Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening as we unpack the who\, where\, what\, and whys of climate-related violence. How is climate change contributing to violence? In a rapidly warming world\, what can be done to stifle the threat of worse hostilities down the line and limit the impact on communities? And\, amid cascading risks\, how is climate security overlapping with other pressing issues\, such as inequality and misinformation? \n\n\n\nJournalist Peter Schwartzstein This link opens in a new tab will share many of the key themes and examples from The Heat and the Fury\, his recently published book and the first in-depth exploration of climate-related violence for the casual reader. He has spent more than a decade documenting how climate stresses are bleeding into violence big and small\, including ISIS’s exploitation of collapsing agricultural conditions to bolster its ranks in Iraq––and the impact of rising seas levels on Bangladeshi piracy. \n\n\n\nThis event\, held in the immediate run up to the next global climate conference\, COP29\, aims to engage a broader audience in discussions about climate security risks\, particularly as they intersect with other critical issues. The audience is invited to ask their pressing questions to the speakers. Speakers will also strive to raise public awareness about what has traditionally been a topic confined to academic and security discussions. By highlighting these connections\, the event above all seeks to foster a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of climate change on global relations. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nPeter Schwartstein \n\n\n\nMore speakers will be announced shortly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve a spot!
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/understanding-climate-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241024T173000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Investigation Agency: Stories from the Frontline of the Fight Against Environmental Crime
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear real stories from those on the frontlines fighting against environmental crime at Our Planet\, Our Problem event! \n\n\n\nWelcome to Our Planet\, Our Problem – Stories from the Frontline of the Fight Against Environmental Crime! Join the Environmental Investigation Agency at The Hague Humanity Hub for an eye-opening event where you’ll hear firsthand accounts from individuals actively combating environmental crimes. From illegal wildlife trafficking to pollution\, these stories will inspire and educate. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the challenges our planet faces and how we can make a difference. See you there! \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: ukinfo@eia-international.org
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/environmental-investigation-agency-stories-from-the-frontline-of-the-fight-against-environmental-crime/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241023T140000
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SUMMARY:International Alert: Aligning Climate Action with Peace: Key Insights from Peace@COP's Latest Policy Paper (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join International Alert at the #PeaceAtCOP webinar to discuss the key insights\, recommendations and actions from their recent policy paper for involving peace in climate action negotiations at COP 29.Who: Peace@COP is a global\, participatory collective of over 200 individuals from more than 80 institutions across 5 continents\, dedicated to integrating peace responsiveness and conflict sensitivity into climate change policy.What: An in-depth discussion on International Alert’s new paper: Navigating the peace and security implications of climate change: Recommendations on the climate-conflict nexus at COP29. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up here!
URL:https://humanityhub-net.ont.stuurlui.dev/calendar/international-alert-aligning-climate-action-with-peace-key-insights-from-peacecops-latest-policy-paper-webinar/
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