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Using the law in an era of climate breakdown

Date & time
4 November 2026 | 16.00-18.00

Event format

Attend event in person

Event type

Talk / panel debate

Event topic

Environment, Politics & protest

Audience

All

Academic discipline

Law

Venue

Senate Room, Gilbert Scott building, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Professional audiences

What's on offer?

 The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) and the University of Glasgow’s Just Transition Research Cluster will be hosting a speaker event to explore how Scotland’s legal profession can respond to our escalating climate crisis.

What's it about?

This event aims to contribute to the dialogue sparked by Fossil Free Law, a campaign led by law students across Scotland to challenge the acceptability of law firms advising on fossil fuel projects.

Who's leading the event?

The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) and University of Glasgow’s Just Transition Research Cluster, Sarah Finch and Tessa Khan

Open to

Anyone is welcome

Of particular interest to

Anyone interested in Law and climate issues

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