Belem Side Event for COP30
A Mandate for All: The Legal and Civic Imperative to Confront the Climate Emergency
November 12-14, 2025
Belém & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | White Plains, New York, USA
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, FGV Rio Law, and World Commission on Environmental Law are pleased to announce the upcoming international conference "A Mandate for All: The Legal and Civic Imperative to Confront the Climate Emergency”, from November 12 to November 14, 2025.
Hosted simultaneously in Brazil and New York, this three-day event will bring together global leaders, renowned jurists, leading scientists, representatives of Indigenous peoples, youth activists, and public officials. It will cover current and relevant topics, such as government responsibility in the face of the climate crisis, the role of large corporations in environmental preservation, the protection of Indigenous peoples, and the importance of legal institutions in the pursuit of climate justice, including but not limited to panels on:
- The acceleration of the climate crisis
- International law and state responsibility for environmental impacts
- The role of governments in taking action against climate change
- The responsibilities of legal professionals in ensuring accountability
Joining this event is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of climate and legal transformation, exchange experiences with international experts, connect with global impact networks, and bring new ideas and practices to strengthen your community, institution, or organization.
Secure your place and be part of this movement that unites law, science, civil society, and youth in a common call: to act now for the planet.
<p><strong>A Mandate for All: The Legal and Civic Imperative to Confront the Climate Emergency</strong></p> <p><strong>November 12-14, 2025</strong></p> <p>Belém & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | White Plains, New York, USA</p> <p>The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, FGV Rio Law, and World Commission on Environmental Law are pleased to announce the upcoming international conference "<strong>A Mandate for All: The Legal and Civic Imperative to Confront the Climate Emergency</strong>”, from <strong>November 12 to November 14, 2025</strong>.</p> <p>Hosted simultaneously in Brazil and New York, this three-day event will bring together global leaders, renowned jurists, leading scientists, representatives of Indigenous peoples, youth activists, and public officials. It will cover current and relevant topics, such as government responsibility in the face of the climate crisis, the role of large corporations in environmental preservation, the protection of Indigenous peoples, and the importance of legal institutions in the pursuit of climate justice, including but not limited to panels on:</p><br /><ul> <li>The acceleration of the climate crisis<br /></li><li>International law and state responsibility for environmental impacts<br /></li><li>The role of governments in taking action against climate change<br /></li><li>The responsibilities of legal professionals in ensuring accountability<br /></li></ul><br /><p>Joining this event is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of climate and legal transformation, exchange experiences with international experts, connect with global impact networks, and bring new ideas and practices to strengthen your community, institution, or organization.</p> <p>Secure your place and be part of this movement that unites law, science, civil society, and youth in a common call: to act now for the planet.</p> <p><a href="https://direitorio.fgv.br/en/mandate-all-side-event-cop30" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit the A Mandate For All website to learn more</a></p>
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