When: 10-11 April, 2025, 09:00-16:00 ET.

Where: Université de Montréal, in person and online.

Registration: here.

Organized by the Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment (GNHRE), this workshop will present a draft text prepared in conjunction with researchers from World's Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) and African Futures Lab

As the realities of climate change become increasingly dire, communities worldwide face the devastating impacts of climate change, from rising sea levels to extreme weather events, disproportionately affecting those who have contributed the least to greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions. In this context, impacted individuals and communities are progressively seeking recourse in international and regional courts and tribunals to clarify their rights and the obligations of states and corporations amidst the climate crisis and seek accountability and reparative justice.

Reparations encompass a range of responses, including financial compensation, restoration of ecosystems, and support for adaptation measures. This workshop seeks to discuss the concept of climate reparations within the realm of international law as a tool to contribute to developing a coherent theoretical framework for understanding how the system must adapt to promote inclusive international climate justice, and identify adequate remedies for those affected by climate change. The workshop also aims to facilitate an interdisciplinary dialogue examining climate reparations’ legal, political, and practical dimensions.