Conference: Law and the End of Anthropocentrism
Judiciary and Climate Change; Ecocide as an international crime
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? The conference is organized by Utrecht University and the Dutch Association for Environmental Law.
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.
Programme
| 13.30 – 13.40 | Welcome and introduction – Prof. Chris Backes, Utrecht University |
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| 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 |
| 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
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| 16.10 – 16.30 | Reflections – |
| 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 |
This conference is organized by the Utrecht University School of Law and Pathways to Sustainability together with the Dutch Association for Environmental Law.
Registration via online form (see link below)
- Start date and time
- End date and time
- Location
- Paushuize (Kromme Nieuwegracht 49, Utrecht)
- Entrance fee
- Free entrance, registration required
- Registration
Please register via the Dutch Association for Environmental Law website