Gildan’s Post

Stanford Law alum Jesse Lazarus, JD '22, wrote an article, "Dismantling Roadblocks to a Sustainable Transition," for the Environmental Law Institute's environmental law journal, the Environmental Law Reporter. The article focuses on identifying and proposing solutions to some of the most critical legal and policy obstacles facing sustainability-focused startup businesses. Lazarus' article seeks to fill a gap in the academic literature on this topic, and employs primary research, including interviews, surveys, and focus groups with senior law firm partners experienced in advising green startups, senior pro bono counsel and staff, chief executive officers of early-stage green startups, and senior staff at nonprofit legal aid groups. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e35Ms9r4

My incredible brother (Jesse Lazarus) just published an awesome article for the Environmental Law Institute that helps ClimateTech startups better understand and confront policy/legal obstacles in the industry. If you happen to be interested in ClimateTech, this is a fabulous read!

📢 Excited to announce the publication of my latest paper in the University of Embu Law Review Journal! 📚🌍 Titled "Navigating Green Conflicts: Innovative Paths to Environmental Justice in Kenya," it explores the intersection of ADR and environmental justice. Check it out for insights into tackling environmental disputes sustainably! #EnvironmentalJustice #ADR #Kenya #GreenConflicts 🌿

Introducing the second theme for the south Asian conference on Higher Legal Education & Sustainable Development:Higher Legal Education and Environmental Development. This theme examines the relationship between higher legal education and environmental development through environmental governance. It calls for rethinking the law school classroom to support environmental development and pro-environment legislation #SACHLESD23 #TransformingLegalEducation #SustainableDevelopment #LSHC #HorizonCampus

Thrilled to share the release of the 12th instalment in a series of 17 national reports under the auspices of the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) titled "Global Perspectives on Corporate Climate Legal Tactics." This pivotal project sheds light on the evolving landscape of corporate climate litigation across the globe. Explore the project here: https://lnkd.in/eUMbpCeN. Our latest publication focuses on China 🇨🇳, meticulously authored by Professor Tianbao Qin, a distinguished law professor and Director of the Research Institute of Environmental Law (RIEL) at Wuhan University; Professor Dr. Chen Zhou, Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the Environment and Energy Law Research Center, Xiamen University Law School; and Dr. Gu Jin, Lecturer at Zhejiang Agriculture & Forestry University. The report underwent a rigorous review by Professors Jolene Lin, Xu Xiaoli, and Xiang Jingjing. This report joins our comprehensive series covering various jurisdictions, including Australia 🇦🇺, Nigeria 🇳🇬, the Netherlands 🇳🇱, Kenya 🇰🇪, India 🇮🇳, the USA 🇺🇸, Poland 🇵🇱, Italy 🇮🇹, Canada 🇨🇦, the UK 🇬🇧, and the Philippines 🇵🇭. Each report delves into the specificities of corporate climate litigation within its jurisdiction, examining causes of action, procedures and evidence, and remedies. Dive into the insights of the China report and explore the entire series on BIICL's Corporate Climate Litigation (CCL) Platform here: https://lnkd.in/dwfG7V3R. Join us for the landmark Public Launch of the Global Toolbox on #CorporateClimateLitigation on March 27th. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key insights and tools for navigating the complex world of climate litigation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dvYJ6m55. Let’s continue to foster discussions and actions towards understanding and combating climate change through law. #ClimateChangeLaw #ClimateLitigation #ComparativeLaw

Exciting news! I've recently started my Master's degree with the University of Bradford in Natural Resources, Environmental Law and Policy. The subject matter is fascinating, and I'm already building a solid foundation of knowledge to pursue a career in this field. Looking forward to sharing my progress with you all! #EnvironmentalLaw #NaturalResources #HigherEducation

Some important reading

🌍 Landmark ECtHR Judgment Highlights Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue 🌍   In a recent groundbreaking judgement, the ECtHR has set a precedent in the case of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, underscoring the critical intersection of climate change and human rights. 🏔️⚖️   The Court's ruling unequivocally establishes that Article 8 of the ECHR, which pertains to the right to respect for private and family life, extends to the right of individuals to effective protection by State authorities from the severe impacts of climate change on life, health, well-being, and quality of life.   This judgment marks a pivotal moment, reinforcing the notion that combating climate change is not just an environmental imperative but a human rights obligation. The Court emphasized the positive obligation to take timely and appropriate legislative action to mitigate climate change's adverse effects.   In holding Switzerland accountable for failing to fulfill these obligations, the ECtHR sends a clear message: action on climate change is a non-negotiable aspect of protecting human rights.   As professionals, policymakers, and citizens, this judgment invites us to reflect on the role of democratic decision-making in environmental policy and the complementary roles of national and international courts in safeguarding our planet for future generations.   So curious to see how will this play out, to dive deeper and learn more!   ECtHR’s judgement: https://lnkd.in/eXkh3v2i ECtHR’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/e6BcaC6c #EnvironmentalLaw #ClimateLitigation #Climate #ParisAgreement #UNFCCC #ECHR #ClimateJustice #SaveOurPlanet #EcoLaw #StopClimateChange #ClimateActionNow #NatureRights #EnvironmentalCrime #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #PlasticBan #EuropeanCourtofHumanRights #ECtHR #ERA #AcademyofEuropeanLaw #EUlaw #EU

Restorative Environmental Justice! In August 2021, I delivered a webinar on 'Environmental Law: From the Perspective of Restorative Justice' in the Friends For Future's Webinar Series. Friends For Future is a #GlobalNetwork of #Environmental and #ClimateChange activists, connecting community to catalyse climate action and sustainable living through peer-to-peer #Education. This webinar series was turned into an amazing project by Shuma Talukdar, LL.M. and M.P.A. and Valéria Emília De Aquino. Resultantly, a book was compiled with all the chapters in Jurisdictional and Thematic Review of Judicial Responses to Climate Change in Global South by Springer Law. I wrote a chapter on #RestorativeEnvironmentalJustice from a #FeministPerspective. I must acknowledge that this was one of the most challenging paper I ever wrote. It made me use a diverse approach, a confluence of restorative justice, environmental law, and feminism, outside my basic domain of work. You can find the work here: https://lnkd.in/ea2YGtsx Happy learning. #RestorativeJustice #EnvironmentalLaw #ClimateChange #Feminism #Restoration

Water Law expert Professor Jennifer Harder carefully designed a wonderful curriculum with an emphasis on practical skills to meets each of our students’ career goals. If you are interested in this program, send me a message. I am also happy to connect you with one of our many successful alumni. #mcgeorgellm #mcgeorgewaterlaw #mcgeorgeenvironmentallaw