Had a sweltering summer? Climate change may be front of mind, albeit temporarily. But authorities (International, regional & national) are not acting urgently or comprehensively enough.
We are already +1.5°c warmer, with +2°c expected by the end of this century. This is a planetary and human rights catastrophe.
Before your attention shifts, get updated on the latest in the transition away from fossil fuels, from actors at the coal-face of climate justice.
ABOUT The Speakers
Matthias Petel, researcher & lecturer in Human rights law and climate justice, (ULB) has been working closely on the Farmer Case (Falys v. TotalEnergies).
Charles Mertens, climate justice campaigner at Amnesty International Belgique francophone (AIBF)
International Peace Brigades, climate defender from West Papua
Oil Change International (speaker to be confirmed)
Benjamin van Bunderen, founder Climate justice for Rosa