The Rising of the Tide:

About this event

The climate crisis is a reality for all Commonwealth nations and Pacific nations are bearing the full brunt of the crisis that is now threatening the peace, democracy and prosperity of our nations. To ensure the protection and sustainability of these Commonwealth ideals along with our human rights, we need to work towards addressing the climate crisis. An advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice can help clarify international law in this regard and can help accelerate state action.

This event will look to discuss the role of international law with regard to key recent initiatives with a specific focus on the campaign to seek an Advisory Opinion from the ICJ (ICJAO) which is being led by Vanuatu. It will explore how work in priority areas such as oceans can benefit from this development and clarification of international law. Specific attention will be given to the youth campaign for an ICJAO.

The aims of the event are:

• Consider the role of international law in supporting the work on Oceans and the Blue Charter

• Recognise the recent developments in international law relating to the environment and discuss why these are significant in the climate fight.

• To engage in a high-level conversation on the efficacy and utility of a legal mechanism such as the ICJAO in bolstering climate action globally

• Raise the profile of the campaign by building on the momentum of the global youth campaign. 

• Encourage the voices and participation of youth.

Mode: Hybrid Event (In Person and Online)

Registration: Compulsory