Event Details

Yale Center Beijing invites you to a discussion with the seven experts who were instrumental in producing the Oslo Principles on Global Climate Change Obligations.

Event Description


Proposed in early 2015 and backed by distinguished international lawyers, professors and jurists, the Oslo Principles are a framework for governments to commit to meaningful reductions in carbon emissions. The document incorporate mechanisms to accomodate the differential impacts and demands on nations and enterprises, placing most greenhouse gas reduction responsibilities on developed countries.

The Oslo Principles are available at http://globaljustice.macmillan.yale.edu/news/oslo-principles-global-climate-change-obligations. During the event, you will have an opportunity to discuss with seven of the experts who produced the document.

Language

The language of the event will be English.

Schedule

6:30-7:00 pm: Registration
7:00-7:45 pm: Remarks
7:45-8:30 pm: Q&A

Registration & Fee

Ticket: RMB 15 for students; RMB 60 for others.

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Speakers

  • Thomas Pogge (Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs / founding Director, Global Justice Program at Yale University)

    Thomas Pogge

    Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs / founding Director, Global Justice Program at Yale University

  • Brian Preston (Chief Judge / Adjunct Professor at Land and Environment Court, New South Wales / Sydney Law School)

    Brian Preston

    Chief Judge / Adjunct Professor at Land and Environment Court, New South Wales / Sydney Law School

  • Tianbao QIN (Professor of Environmental and International Law and Assistant Dean for International Affiliations at Wuhan University School of Law)

    Tianbao QIN

    Professor of Environmental and International Law and Assistant Dean for International Affiliations at Wuhan University School of Law

  • James Silk (Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School)

    James Silk

    Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School

  • Jaap Spier (Advocate-General / Honorary Professor at Netherlands Supreme Court / Maastricht University Faculty of Law)

    Jaap Spier

    Advocate-General / Honorary Professor at Netherlands Supreme Court / Maastricht University Faculty of Law

  • Elisabeth Steiner (European Judge)

    Elisabeth Steiner

    European Judge

  • Philip Sutherland (Professor at Stellenbosch University Faculty of Law)

    Philip Sutherland

    Professor at Stellenbosch University Faculty of Law

Tickets

Standard Ticket
Standard Price RMB 60
Student Ticket
Standard Price RMB 15

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