Webinar: Climate litigation: Who is the victim? Who has the right to claim?

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WEBINAR ORGANISED BY THE BARCELONA BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE TAIPEI BAR ASSOCIATION

15 September 2023

“Climate litigation: Who is the victim?” 
“Who has the right to claim?”

The rise of environmental litigation, particularly climate actions, is a global phenomenon that has an impact on numerous jurisdictions. In this webinar, we aim to explore some of the primary questions and challenges related to this emerging legal trend, specifically focusing on legal standing when pursuing climate actions and claims. While procedures may differ from one country to another, a comprehensive global perspective is essential. For this reason, we are pleased to feature insights from leading international experts spanning the globe, including Spain, Taiwan, and Poland.

AGENDA

Opening Remarks

• Mr. Jorge Puig, Member of the International Relations Committee, Co-Responsible for the Asia area Barcelona Bar Association
• Mr. Clarence Y. Chou, Member of the Supervisory Council of the Taipei Bar Association 

Keynote speech 1

• Topic: A few words about jurisdiction in civil matters
• Speaker: Mr. Marcin Nowak, Lawyer at ClientEarth

Panel discussion 1

Panelists: 

• Ms. Annie-Shih, General Counsel of Legal &IP Department of QNAP Systems, Inc. and member of Energy Law Committee of TBA
• Mr. Harvey (Po-Cheng) Lin, Lawyer at Primordial Law Firm, Vice-chairman of Energy Law Committee of TBA, member of Environmental Law Committee of TBA, and member of Environmental Jurists Association

Keynote speech 2

Topic: Climate Litigation in Taiwan: Standing and Separation of Powers

• Speaker: Mr. Kalen Chien, Lawyer at Holistic Law Firm, member of Environmental Jurists Association and Environmental Law Committee of TBA

Panel discussion 2

Panelists: 

• Dr. Enric. R. Bartlett Castellà, Public Law Professor at Esade Law School and non-practising member of the Barcelona Bar Association
• Mr. Guillermo Cavero Lapuerta, Lawyer at Uría Menéndez and Secretary of the Environmental Law Section of the Barcelona Bar Association
• General Q&A

Closing Remarks