Climate Change and the Judicial System – Legal Day at La Maison Française
On October 2, 2024, I attended a dynamic event at La Maison Française—the Climate Change and the Judicial System: Transatlantic Perspective panel, part of the French Series organized by the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. This event explored how courts, both nationally and internationally, are becoming pivotal in addressing climate change. It was an insightful discussion on how litigation is increasingly used as a legal tool to compel governments and corporations to meet their environmental obligations. Climate Change Litigation: Insights from the Experts The event opened with remarks from Agnès von der Mühll, Deputy Chief of Mission of the French Embassy, and Ambassador Céline Giusti, France’s Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS). This set the stage for a deep dive into climate litigation, with insights from: Professor Michael Gerrard, Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University(USA), Judge Nancy Hernández López, Pre...
