[Short course] Climate litigation and regulation – International and European perspectives

Join us for a training on climate litigation and regulation – one of the fastest-moving areas of the legal landscape today. This two-day course gives you a practical, up-to-date understanding of that landscape – from international foundations to European regulation – so you can navigate it with confidence.

In recent years, courts at every level – from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) to national judiciaries – have fundamentally reshaped the legal obligations of governments and businesses on climate change. Civil society is also leveraging the law in many creative ways to hold public and private actors accountable.

Climate litigation cases are growing both in number and success rate. Therefore, understanding the content and application of international and regional climate law is becoming essential across sectors and roles.

In collaboration with SEVEN — the University of Amsterdam’s interdisciplinary climate institute, we offer a short course providing a broad understanding of key areas in international and European climate law.

During this course, you will benefit from:

• An informed understanding of international and European climate law, including the latest developments of climate treaties and agreements.
• Overview of recent, key climate litigation cases against states and corporations and their relevance for national and international climate policy.
• Practical and academic insights on the role of human rights in the pursuit of action on climate change.
• Forward-looking reflection and interactive discussion on international and European climate law.
• Opportunities to engage with one another and the speakers through group work and case studies relevant to your own work.

Who can attend?
We designed this programme for people who need practical answers, not just abstract theory. The training applies to you whether you have a legal background or not. You will benefit from this course if you are:

• Civil servants and local policymakers: Learn how to audit your municipal decisions so you can protect your community and comply with human rights requirements.
• Corporate counsel and business staff: Understand what the new European regulations mean for supply chains and corporate policies, so you know where to start before the deadlines hit.
• NGOs and strategic litigators: Connect with other advocates and refine your legal strategies based on the latest court victories and setbacks.
• Academics and diplomats: Deepen your understanding of how international climate law evolves in real-time.

The programme
Day one focuses on the international stage, covering the UN climate regime, the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change, climate obligations under international human rights law, and strategic climate litigation.

Day two zooms in on climate law in Europe, looking at the European Climate Law and relevant regulations, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Klimaseniorinnen case, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and climate obligations for corporations, and the Energy Charter Treaty.

Interested?
Registration for this course is now open. If you cannot join this year, please fill out this form to stay informed about future editions and upcoming enrolment dates.

Fee: Both days: €1050 | Only day 1 or day 2: €595

NGOs attending with 2 or more members receive a 20% discount. For the group discount, reach out to us at  educationtraining@asser.nl to secure your spot.

Please read the terms and conditions carefully before registering.

Contact
If you have any questions about the training course, please send us an email at educationtraining@asser.nl. We will try to respond within two business days.