ENV1001 Seminar: Climate litigation with Dr. Dianne Saxe
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About the Seminar
As climate damage accelerates and is an increasingly visible threat to people alive today, as alternatives to fossil fuels multiply and as the moral culpability of fossil fuel companies becomes established, courts around the world are becoming willing to hear climate litigation cases and to issue orders requiring significant action. Join me for a lightning tour of some key global climate court cases.
About the Speaker
Dianne Saxe, Ph.D. in Law, is one of Canada’s most respected environmental lawyers. She ran an environmental law boutique for 25 years, and was the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2015 – 2019, reporting to the Legislature on environment, energy and climate. Now heads SaxeFacts, focussing on the climate crisis. Substantial board and media experience. Hosts Green Economy Heroes podcast. Senior Fellow, Massey College. Law Society Medal 2020 for exemplary leadership in environmental law. Clean50 honouree. Deputy leader of the Ontario Green Party and Green Party candidate in University-Rosedale. Global Competent Board Designation.