The Promise of International Law in the Face of Ecological Crises
Conference: 27- 29 May 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Conference Programme
Master of Ceremonies: Anne-Sophie Vivier
DAY 1
Monday 27 May
Day one delves into the evolving role of international criminal law in safeguarding the environment, particularly in conflict zones.
3.30 pm
Registration & Coffee
4 pm
Welcome
4.20 - 4.40 pm
Keynote
(virtual)
International Criminal Court Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan
4.45 - 6.15 pm
Panel:
Conflict, Environmental Harm & International Criminal Law
Kate Mackintosh (chair)
Mr. Moneim Adam
Professor Kevin Jon Heller
Professor Nataliia Hendel
Professor Maximo Langer
6.15 - 7.15 pm
Official Launch of the UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe
Join us post-panel to celebrate the launch of The Promise Institute Europe and its partnership with the University of Amsterdam, uniting to harness the transformative potential of international law
DAY 2
Tuesday 28 May
Day two explores the pending advisory proceedings on state responsibilities in the face of climate change before the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, and the International Court of Justice.
9 am
Registration & Coffee
9.50 am
Welcome
10 - 10.20 am
Keynote
(virtual)
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
10.30 am - 12.15 pm
Panel 1:
Unravelling the ITLOS Advisory Opinion: Climate Change, Justice, and the Future of the Law of the Sea
Ms. Monica Feria-Tinta (chair)
Ms. Naima Te Maile Fifita
Dr. Shobha Maharaj
Professor Nilufer Oral (virtual)
12.15 - 12.30 pm
Interlude
12.30 pm
Lunch
1.30 - 3 pm
Panel 2:
Exploring the IACHR Advisory Proceedings: Environmental Rights and Climate Justice
Professor Fernando Lusa Bordin (chair)
Professor David Berry
Alofipo So’oalo Fleur Ramsay
Professor Shaista Shameem
3 - 3.30 pm
Coffee
3.30 - 5.15 pm
Panel 3:
The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: Evidence, State Responsibility, and the Voices of the Most Vulnerable
H.E. Ambassador Cheryl E. Bazard (chair)
Dr. Emmanuel Awuku
Professor Andre Nollkaemper
Professor Patricia Galvao Teles (virtual)
Ms. Nicole Ponce
5.15 - 5.30 pm
Wrap up & Close
5.30 - 6.30 pm
Reception
DAY 3
Wednesday 29 May
The final day unites experts to discuss the relationship between science and law. How do we conceptualise, gather and present evidence to enact positive change? Join us to exchange ideas, forge alliances and strategize for a future where international law serves as a cornerstone for human rights and ecological justice.
Practitioners’ Forum
What is needed to ensure that intersectional/ justice perspectives are better reflected in legal initiatives?
What are barriers to the inclusion of evidence that can support this framing?
What successes are there to build upon? What lessons have been learnt?
What tools could be useful?
9.30 am
Registration & Coffee
10 am
Welcome
10.10 - 10.25 am
Keynote
Mr. Julian Aguon
10.25 - 11.30 am
Session 1: Framing - The What
Professor Christina Eckes (chair)
Dr. Daphina Misiedjan
Mrs. Fadjar Schouten-Korwa
Mr. Solomon Yeo
11.30 am - 1 pm
Walk & Talk
Lunch
1 - 2.50 pm
Session 2:
Science & Storytelling - The How
Professor Ingo Venzke (chair)
Professor Nabil Ahmed
Mr. Michael Kakande
Ms. Jojo Mehta
Ms. Watna Mori
2.50 - 3 pm
Wrap up & Close
