The Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia University presents, “United Nations Climate Negotiations: Perspectives From a Small Island Nation.” This is a continuation of conversations related to small island nations as they begin to lose land mass due to climate change. What are the legal impacts for these populations? What happens to the natural resources of a nation as it begins to go underwater? These and other questions will be examined.
Location: Columbia Law School, Jerome Greene Hall, Room 101 (435 West 116th Street at Amsterdam Ave.)
Contact: For further information regarding this event, please contact Tamara Plummer by sending email to tcp2114@columbia.edu .
Introduction: Jack B. Weinstein, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York; Moderator: Michael B. Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice; Director, Center for Climate Change Law; Speaker: Tony deBrum, Minster in Assistance to the President of the Marshall Islands; Radley Horton, Center for Climate Systems Research, Columbia University
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register click here.
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