About this Event
Join our New York Climate Week Flagship Event!
Join us at The Morgan Library & Museum for a thought-provoking event where experts will discuss the scientific basis for advocating human rights for generations to come. This flagship event will redefine the legal paradigms protecting future generations through an evidence-based, youth-led approach.
By empirically documenting what has been lost and proactively developing solutions and remedies, we aim to overcome the evidentiary burdens hindering progress in defining the rights of future generations.
Our regional tribunals will document the material and nonmaterial losses the planetary crisis will cause for future generations, which will be backed by the research of planetary health checks and boundary science to help us articulate current harms and actionable remedies.
Speakers Include:
Johan Rockström (Renowned Scientist & Director of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research):
Johan Rockström is a leading scientist in global sustainability. Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and is recognized for his pioneering work on planetary boundaries. His keynote will emphasize the critical need for humanity to operate within these boundaries to ensure a sustainable future, providing a scientific framework for the ensuing panel discussion.
Laura Clarke (CEO of ClientEarth):
Laura Clarke will offer perspectives on participatory mechanisms in environmental governance. Her insights will explore how inclusive decision-making can enhance environmental outcomes, particularly by ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and considered in key environmental decisions.
Carroll Muffett (FILE, Former President of CIEL):
Carroll Muffett will discuss how human rights principles, such as the Maastricht Principles, influence decision-making processes in the climate crisis. With his background at CIEL and his current role at FILE, Muffett will provide valuable insights into how legal frameworks can drive climate justice and the protection of vulnerable communities.
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Victoria Whalen is Co-Project Manager and Co-Executive Director of the Future Generations Tribunal, with a focus on environmental justice, law, and sustainability. She holds a degree in biology and urban & environmental sustainability, as well as a law degree specializing in environmental and natural resources law. Victoria has spoken at major international events, including COP28, advocating for equitable climate action. Her work champions the rights of future generations and amplifies youth voices. As a climate communicator and storyteller, she engages audiences on the urgency of climate justice through multiple platforms.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, New York, United States
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