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Just Peace Movie Night: Climate Justice at the Peace Palace
Sep
19

Just Peace Movie Night: Climate Justice at the Peace Palace

Date: 19 September 18:00 - 22:00 CET

Location: Peace Palace, The Hague, the Netherlands

Registration: here

Mark your calendars for a powerful evening of film and dialogue at the Just Peace Movie Night! This special event takes place at the iconic Peace Palace in The Hague, with a documentary highlighting the crucial work of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change and the World's Youth for Climate Justice. These young leaders are leading the case for the ICJ Advisory Opinion, a groundbreaking effort to hold countries accountable for their impact on climate change and protect vulnerable communities.

This event is more than just a movie night - it is a celebration of The Hague's 125th anniversary as City of Peace and Justice and International Day of Peace. It highlights the evolving definition of justice and now includes environmental issues, now recognized as essential to achieving global peace.

This evening focuses on the ICJAO campaign and the transformative role of youth activism in driving change. You will learn how young advocates are using international legal frameworks to combat climate change and promote climate justice, emphasizing that the fight for a sustainable future is also a fight for human rights.

Opening Exhibition: Climate Change Witness Stands

Special documentary screening: Dive deep into the inspiring story of youth-led climate action. The film documents the courageous efforts of young people from around the world, especially those from the Pacific Islands, who are on the front lines of the climate crisis.

Panel Discussion

Join the filmmakers, lead actors and climate justice experts in a thought-provoking discussion following the screening. This is your chance to explore the intersections of climate action, legal advocacy, youth activism and storytelling.

Networking opportunities: Connect with other advocates, professionals and community members working for peace and justice. Share your thoughts, ideas and aspirations for a sustainable future.

Become part of a global movement

By attending the Just Peace movie night, you will not only witness the power of storytelling, but also participate in a global conversation about how international courts, such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, are crucial to ensuring climate justice. This event is designed to highlight The Hague's role as a leader in legal and environmental advocacy and demonstrate how legal frameworks can support and enforce climate justice initiatives.

How to participate

This event is open to the public, but seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot here!

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Oct
8
to Oct 9

Panel Discussion - Visual Investigations: between Advocacy, Journalism, and Law

  • 25 Oskar-von-Miller-Ring München, BY, 80333 Germany (map)
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Date: Tuesday 8 October, 19:00 CET

Location: Oskar von Miller Forum, Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 25, 80333 Munich, Germany

More information: here

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 7 p.m., Architekturmuseum der TUM will host a panel discussion with exhibition participants, free and open to the public, at the Oskar von Miller Forum, Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 25, 80333 Munich.

How does architecture operate between advocacy, journalism, and the law in uncovering human rights violations and making them visible? Reflecting on the exhibition subtitle, architect Brad Samuels (SITU Research, New York City) will moderate between Sam Dubberley (Human Rights Watch), Lea Weinmann (Süddeutsche Zeitung), and Anjli Parrin (University of Chicago Law School’s Global Human Rights Clinic).

Admission: free

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Oct
9

Exhibition Opening - Visual Investigations Between Advocacy, Journalism, and Law

  • Architekturmuseum der TUM, Pinakothek der Moderne (map)
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Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 19:00 CET

Location: Architekturmuseum der TUM in the Pinakothek der Moderne, Barer Str. 40, 80333 Munich.

More information: here

Speaking at the opening will be Prof. Dr. Juliane Winkelmann (Executive Vice President for International Alliances and Alumni, TUM), Prof. Dr. Andres Lepik (Director of the TUM Architecture Museum), Brad Samuels (Director of SITU Research, New York City), Lisa Luksch (curator of the exhibition), and Sam Dubberley (Director of Technology, Rights and Investigations at Human Rights Watch).

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Seeking Climate Justice: The ICJ's Advisory Path
Aug
15

Seeking Climate Justice: The ICJ's Advisory Path

Date and Time: 15 August 2024, 15:00-17:00 CEST

Location: The Hague Humanity Hub, Fluwelen Burgwal 58, Den Haag, the Netherlands. This will be an in-person event, streaming is not intended.

Registration: here.

Discover the state of play and stay updated on the latest developments regarding the deadline for ICJ Advisory Opinion written submissions. This event will highlight the importance of the written submissions and general comments, as well as outline aspirations and expectations.

It will provide an overview of the Gathering concept for the mobilisation around the oral hearings and introduce possibilities for hosting events or engagements during this period.

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The ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Law of the Sea: Impacts on Youth Climate Justice, International Law, and Human Rights
Jul
17

The ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Law of the Sea: Impacts on Youth Climate Justice, International Law, and Human Rights

Date: 17 July, 15:00 CET

Location: Paris

Registration: here

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) has issued a groundbreaking Advisory Opinion on marine environment protection from climate change pollution. This clarifies States' legal obligations at the intersection of global commons — the ocean and atmosphere. ITLOS affirmed that greenhouse gas emissions harm the marine environment, requiring States to take necessary measures to prevent, reduce, and control them.

Given the ocean's critical role in climate mitigation, ITLOS' Opinion is pivotal in defining State responsibilities to curb ocean pollution and safeguard marine habitats and ecosystems for present and future generations. Notably, as the first Advisory Opinion on climate change from an international court, ITLOS' decision could influence forthcoming opinions from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) and International Court of Justice (ICJ).

In response, World’s Youth for Climate Justice and One Ocean Hub are hosting a webinar to discuss ITLOS' climate emergency opinion and its implications for youth climate justice, international law, and human rights, particularly in light of anticipated advisory opinions from the IACtHR and ICJ.

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Jun
5

Repairing climate harm: Indigenous Peoples' contributions, community views & State responsibilities

Date: Wednesday June 5, 14:45-16:00 CET

Location: Room Bonn, World Conference Center Bonn (SB60)

Description:

Join "Repairing climate harm: Indigenous Peoples' contributions, community views & State responsibilities" during the Bonn Climate Conference 2024 (SB60).

The climate crisis is harming a wide range of human rights, and those affected are entitled to effective remedy under international human rights law. As international courts are working on advisory opinions clarifying the legal obligations of States in the context of climate change and the legal consequences of breaching those obligations, momentum is building around the call for climate reparations. This side-event aims to contribute to the understanding of climate-related human rights harm and how to remedy it, zooming in on Indigenous Peoples’ contributions, community perspectives, and legal obligations of States, and their implications for policies and mechanisms under the UNFCCC and beyond. 

This side-event is organized by Asian Peoples' Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD), Climate Trace Puerto Rico, Digo Bikas Institute (DBI), Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), ESCR-net, La Ruta Del Clima, PICAN, and Tebtebba.

Panel: 

  • Nicky Batang-ay (Tebtebba) - Impacts of loss and damage on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and how to remedy these;

  • Sindra Sharma (PICAN) - Redress for non-economic loss and damage: community experiences from the Pacific;

  • Benjamin Schachter (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) - The right to remedy in the context of climate harm;

  • Claire Miranda (APMDD) - History of denial of the right to remedy under the UNFCCC, zooming in on the Loss and Damage Fund;

  • Vishal Prasad (Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change) - The role and importance of international courts and their advisory opinions;

  • Moderated by Lien Vandamme (CIEL).

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Basel Regional Forum on Peace, Climate Protection & the UN Summit of the Future: The roles of cities and youth
May
30

Basel Regional Forum on Peace, Climate Protection & the UN Summit of the Future: The roles of cities and youth

Date: Thursday May 30, 2024, 10:30-16:15

Location: K-Hausand Rathaus - Town Hall Basel, Switzerland

The forum will address peace and climate change, and possibilities to make progress on these critical issues through United Nations initiatives, with a focus on the International Court ofJustice and the UN Summit ofthe Future.

The forum will include youth, city representatives (officials and councilors), experts and representatives of civil society organizations from the 3 country region of France, Germany and Switzerland. These three countries share the Rhein and meet at Basel.

Samira Ben Ali, Outreach & engagement coordinator at World’s Youth for Climate Justice, will speak at the event.

More information: here

Registration: here

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World Class The Hague: Earth Day – Reasons for Hope
Apr
22

World Class The Hague: Earth Day – Reasons for Hope

Date: Monday 22 April 2024, 19:00 - 21:30 CET

Location: Museon-Omniversum, President Kennedylaan 5, 2517 JK Den Haag

Registration: submit this form before 17 April

Together with World Class The Hague and Museon-Omniversum, World's Youth for Climate Justice has organised an evening that will be all about environmental and climate justice. This evening will consist of a film screening of the documentary Reasons for Hope by Jane Goodall and a lecture by Mert Kumru from the World Youth for Climate Justice.

Jane Goodall is a well-known primatologist, anthropologist, and nature conservationist. She is celebrated for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, environmental conservation, and rehabilitation.

After watching Jane Goodall's latest movie Reasons for Hope, WYCJ Europe Front Coordinator Mert Kumru will take you on our journey of 'bringing the world's biggest problem to the world's highest court'. Following the lecture, you can ask everything you wanted to know about our campaign to Mert during a Q&A session.

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ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event - Building a Sustainable Future for All: Youth-Led Solutions to Climate Change
Apr
17

ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event - Building a Sustainable Future for All: Youth-Led Solutions to Climate Change

Date: 17 April 2024, 13:00 - 13:30 NY Time/EST

Location: online

Registration: here.

This side event is a collaboration between Force Juvénile pour un Avenir Rassurant (FOJAR) & World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) - Asian Front. FOJAR (a Civil Society Organization in consultative status with the ECOSOC) is a local organization based in Benin which works for the children & climate change.

The speakers aim to bring attention to one of the most pressing issues on how the climate crisis is affecting the youth and future generations (with special focus on African and Asian countries, two of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world), and how the International Court of Justice 2 could demand the countries to take urgent action to address the climate crisis by issuing an advisory opinion.

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Apr
16

Webinar: El ABC de la Opinión Consultiva de la Corte IDH sobre la emergencia climática y derechos humanos

Fecha: Martes 16 de abril 18:00 - 19:30 GMT-6

Inscripción: aquí

Público objetivo: sociedad civil enfocada en cambio climático, abogadxs especializadxs en clima y medioambiente, juventudes. 

Opinión Consultiva de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre la emergencia climática y derechos humanos 

Chile y Colombia presentaron ante la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (“Corte IDH”) una solicitud de opinión consultiva respecto a la emergencia climática y la afectación de derechos humanos en Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Este proceso consultivo será histórico para la región y marcará un precedente importante para el Derecho Internacional Ambiental y la justicia climática. Ello con fundamento en el artículo 64.1 de la Convención Americana de Derechos Humanos (CADH), que permite a los Estados parte de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) consultar a la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (Corte IDH) acerca de la interpretación de la CADH o de otros tratados de derechos humanos, el 9 de enero de 2023. 

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Prof. Saleemul Huq Memorial Public Lecture onPromoting Climate Justice: Roles of Courts and Youth
Apr
16

Prof. Saleemul Huq Memorial Public Lecture onPromoting Climate Justice: Roles of Courts and Youth

Date: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 from 16:00 - 18:00 (GMT+6)

Venue: Auditorium, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Registration: here.

Professor Saleemul Huq was a leading advocate for promoting climate justice. Over the past three decades, Professor Saleem has played a pivotal role in cultivating a 'Climate Generation' to respond to climate change, not only in Bangladesh but also worldwide.

This emerging generation comprises academics, researchers, students, youth, children, climate negotiators, policymakers, NGOs, UN agencies, and development partners. His passing represents a loss to this continuity of their efforts.

This public lecture is dedicated to Professor Saleem and aims to educate all relevant stakeholders, particularly youth and children, and launch a campaign titled 'Youth Voice for Climate Justice.'

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The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Justice: Crucial Window of Opportunity for CSOs Engagement
Feb
22
to Feb 24

The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Justice: Crucial Window of Opportunity for CSOs Engagement

For the first time in history, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the mandate to define the scope of the existing legal obligations of States to protect the human rights of present and future generations from climate-related harms. This process was made possible by the mobilization of civil society, Indigenous Peoples and Small Islands States diplomats, building upon the leadership of Pacific youth.

The coming weeks will prove crucial for the process as States are invited to submit their written views to the Court by March 22nd. The mobilization of civil society is therefore essential right now to influence this once-in-a-generation opportunity. 

It is now upon us to work collectively so as to secure the participation of many States and to ensure their written submissions effectively reflect the imperative of protecting human rights and contribute to an adequate understanding of climate justice. 

This briefing aims to provide an overview of the current state of the ICJ Advisory Opinion process, highlighting the importance of civil society participation and offering very concrete indications on effective engagement strategies to ensure that the ICJ Advisory Opinion delivers on its promises.

Event details: 

Eastern Webinar: 22 February at 9:00-10:00 am CET (you can confirm the time of the event in your timezone here)-  please register by clicking on this link

Western Webinar*: 22 February at 4:00-5:00 pm CET (you can confirm the time of the event in your timezone here)- please register by clicking on this link 

*Spanish interpretation will be available during the Western session. 

A video recording of the webinars will be available shortly after for all those who registered. 

Speakers will include: David Boyd (via video), Vishal Prasad (PISFCC), Jule Schnakenberg (WYCJ),

Nomasongo Masiye-Moyo (Natural Justice), Joie Chowdhury (CIEL), Lavetanalagi Seru (PICAN)

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Nov
28

European Parliament event on the ICJ Climate Case

This event is co-hosted by GreensEFA MEP Mounir Satouri and the Republic of Vanuatu.  

This event is a project co-created by the Republic of Vanuatu, Pr. Emilie Gaillard, Mounir Satouri and the Basel Peace Office. It is also supported by the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (find out more about the work of IGSD).

The event will take place in room Spaak 6B1, in the Paul Henri Spaak building of the European Parliament in Brussels.

The event will have simultaneous translation into English and French.

Register here for in person attendance.
Register here for online participation.

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Panel Discussion: Public Interest Litigation for Climate Action & Journal Launch Program of Transitional Law and Policy Review
Nov
24

Panel Discussion: Public Interest Litigation for Climate Action & Journal Launch Program of Transitional Law and Policy Review

The World's Youth for Climate Justice is proud to partner for an enlightening Panel Discussion Program, diving deep into Public Interest Litigation for Climate Action, alongside the launch of the Transnational Law and Policy Review Journal.
24 November, 2023, 4:30 PM
Location: Auditorium Hall, High Court Patan, Nepal

Organized by the Student Welfare Council, Kathmandu University School of Law, and the Transnational Law and Policy Review, along with the esteemed partner—Moksh Foundation, Nepal—we're excited to host the launch.

Honorable Justice Dr. Ananda Mohan Bhattarai will grace us with his presence, adding intellectual depth to our pursuit of justice.

This is an opportunity to ignite conversations beyond boundaries, advocating for a critical cause.

Join us for an immersive experience where ideas flourish, passions ignite, and the call for climate justice reverberates through the halls of action. Let's come together and be a part of this moment!

Interested individuals can fill up this Google Form: https://forms.gle/m8vczda5bBsYn3WdA

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RCOY Caribbean
Oct
17
to Oct 20

RCOY Caribbean

Calling All Caribbean Environmentalists!

Are you passionate about developing solutions to the environmental and socio-economic challenges in your country? Join us for #RCOY2023, a Caribbean youth climate conference in Barbados from October 17-20, 2023.

Sponsorship is available for two young people (18-35) from each of the 33 Caribbean regions and territories with travel and accommodations to participate in person.

More information here: https://www.ymebahamas.org/rcoy-caribbean/

Apply for sponsorship here: bit.ly/3sioWJS 

Apply to present a poster here: bit.ly/44IBZlx 

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Stakeholder Engagement Africa
Oct
12

Stakeholder Engagement Africa

Youth Climate Justice Handbook: a legal memorandum presenting state-of-the-art arguments for climate justice

The WYCJ Africa Front will be conducting a stakeholder engagement on the Youth Climate Justice Handbook, a legal memorandum presenting state-of-the-art arguments for climate justice. After the adoption of the UNGA resolution to “request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States in respect of climate change,” the ICJ has authorized all Member States and the African Union (AU) to make submissions before the court, as part of the process of an Advisory Opinion (AO).

In order to participate in this process effectively, WYCJ Africa Front invites all interested stakeholders in the African continent, including CSO partners, individuals and government officials, to this important webinar. We will deliberate on the importance of this process on the ICJAO in respect of climate change. 

Registration here.

12th October 2023, 11:00 - 12:30 Central African Time via Zoom.

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Training of Trainers workshop - Asia
Aug
29
to Sep 8

Training of Trainers workshop - Asia

Capacity-Building Workshop “Training of Trainers”— is for the upcoming Advisory Opinion on climate change before the International Court of Justice. How can the Youth actively participate in the proceedings before the ICJ? Get a chance to learn from best trainers from around the globe and be a part of a just cause.

Organized by WYCJ and GC University Lahore.

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Nuclear weapons, climate change and human rights
Jul
6

Nuclear weapons, climate change and human rights

The event ‘Nuclear weapons, climate change and human rights: Applying human rights law to address existential threats to humanity’ will address human rights law relating to nuclear weapons and climate change, outline challenges made in the Universal Periodic Review (44th Session of the UPR Working Group) regarding the nuclear weapons policies of Russia and the nuclear weapons and climate policies of Canada and Germany, and discuss the current submissions phase of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change.

Registration available here.

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Protecting the Rights of Future Generations From the ICJ Climate Case to the UN Summit of the Future
Jun
29

Protecting the Rights of Future Generations From the ICJ Climate Case to the UN Summit of the Future

This event includes two sessions. Session one includes a briefing and discussion on the body of international law protecting the rights of future generations, examples of the application of this law in international tribunals in particular the ICJ, and the relevance of this law to the ICJ case on Climate Change, with the aim of ensuring that rights of future generations are included in such submissions.

Session two includes an update on the preparatory process for the UN Summit of the Future, and a discussion on principles and mechanisms for protecting the rights of future generations that are being proposed – including in the draft Pact for the Future and the mandate for a UN Special Envoy of Future Generations. The session will also include discussion of the relationship between the law being advanced in the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change.

This event is hosted by the Permanent Mission of Vanuatu to the UN, the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the UN and the Normandy Chair for Peace, and co-sponsored by WYCJ.

Registration for in-person attendance here.

Registration for on-line attendance (access to simultaneous translation) here.

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Towards a progressive ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change:  A multi-stakeholder discussion on the Youth Climate Justice Handbook
Jun
20

Towards a progressive ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change: A multi-stakeholder discussion on the Youth Climate Justice Handbook

Taking place in The Hague, the city where the ICJ has its seat, the multi-stakeholder discussion on the Youth Climate Justice Handbook will bring together diplomatic representatives and their legal advisors, civil society representatives, and youth campaigners. The dialogue is co-convened by PISFCC and WYCJ, and will present key uses and substantive arguments from the Handbook.

 
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Apr
29
to Apr 30

WYCJ Member Forum: April

WYCJ’s Member Forum is a regular movement meet up, bringing together stubborn optimists from all around the world as the movement moves onwards and upwards after the UNGA vote.

Sign up here.

Due to different time zones, two events will take place:

Saturday 29 April 03:00 EDT/09:00 CEST/18:00 Honiara

Saturday 29 April 15:00 EDT/21:00 CEST/(30 April) 06:00 Honiara

In case of any queries, contact Himmat Bakshi, Member Engagement Coordinator at himmat@wy4cj.org.

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The Reach and Limits of International Courts and Tribunals in Resolving the Climate Crisis
Mar
31

The Reach and Limits of International Courts and Tribunals in Resolving the Climate Crisis

WYCJ will provide the opening speech in the session The Reach and Limits of International Courts and Tribunals in Resolving the Climate Crisis, at he 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL).

This panel will explore these questions through the lens of two recent initiatives, both spearheaded by Small Island Developing States, to seek an advisory opinion on climate change from the ICJ and, separately, an advisory opinion from ITLOS. In addition, the panel will consider the potential for using the adversarial and incidental jurisdictions of ICJ, ITLOS as well as other courts and tribunals, both for clarifying international norms on climate change and enforcing them. A central theme of this panel will be the extent to which international courts and tribunals can play a role in enhancing and promoting climate justice.

More information available here.

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Mar
30
to Apr 2

WYCJ Europe: Second capacity-building weekend

In order to launch a strong next phase of the campaign in Europe, WYCJ is organizing the second European front capacity-building trainings weekend. The weekend will consist of workshops, masterclasses and training exercises that will provide you with all of the necessary skills to campaign and lobby. The weekend will also function as the launch of our new strategy for influencing the proceedings that will take place at the court. The weekend will teach members new skills including campaigning, legal arguments and diplomatic tactics.

This camp is organized and hosted by the European Front of WYCJ. The camp will be organized entirely in-person in Berlin and will not facilitate hybrid and or online participation.

Registration form available here.

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WYCJ Member Forum: March
Mar
25

WYCJ Member Forum: March

WYCJ’s member forum is a regular movement meet up, bringing together stubborn optimists from all around the world as the movement gears up towards the UNGA vote in a few weeks.

Sign up here.

Due to different time zones, two events will take place:

Saturday 25 March 03:00 EST/09:00 CET/19:00 Honiara

Saturday 25 March 15:00 EST/21:00 CET/ (26 Feb) 07:00 Honiara

In case of any queries, contact Himmat Bakshi, Member Engagement Coordinator at himmat@wy4cj.org.

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Mar
17

Africa front: Weekly coordination meeting

The Africa front weekly coordination meetings bring together all WYCJ members across the African continent to strategize about ways in which they can conduct ICJAO campaign activities, including monitoring the progress thereof as well as raising momentum towards a successful process of achieving climate justice through ICJAO.

Translation available: English and French
Time: 12:00 to 13:30 Central Africa Time (CAT)
Agenda and notes: available here
Registration: available here
Zoom link: available here

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12-Hour Inter-regional Dialogue: An inter-regional perspective on the impacts of an Advisory Opinion on Climate Change–a look into the different human rights’ regional system
Mar
9
to Mar 10

12-Hour Inter-regional Dialogue: An inter-regional perspective on the impacts of an Advisory Opinion on Climate Change–a look into the different human rights’ regional system

This global 12-hr Conference in anticipation of the United Nations General Assembly vote on the Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and Human Rights will take place online via zoom.

The conference is organized by WYCJ, in collaboration with Normandy Chair for Peace and the Asian Research Institute of Environmental Law.

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