Join the University of Northampton School of Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, in collaboration with the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) and supported by the Global Human Rights Centre (GHRC) for the global conference.
Thematic Areas
We welcome participation on, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Development
- Energy Transitions and Energy Law
- Climate Change and Resilience
- Green Economy and Circular Solutions
- Climate Litigation and Climate Justice
- Governance for Sustainability
- Global Partnerships and Policy Innovation
- Water Security and Resource Management
- Education and Innovation for Sustainability
- Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
- Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
- Poverty Eradication and Inequality Reduction
Benefits of Participation
- Certificate of Participation or Presentation
- Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Clean Energy and Sustainability
Confirmed Speakers
Chair: Dr Cynthia C. Umezulike, PhD
Keynote Speakers:
Professor Simon Sneddon
“Rethinking Sustainability in the Age of Planetary Limits”
• Expert in Environmental Law and Policy (MA, University of Keele) and technology-enhanced learning (MA Education, University of Cambridge)
• Extensive background in business law (LLB Hons), environmental valuation, and international waste management consultancy across the Czech Republic and Canada.
Professor Uma Outka
“The Evolving Role of Climate Change in Energy Transitions Discourse”
• Scholarship sits at the intersection of energy and environmental law, exploring energy and environmental justice, renewable energy, electricity regulation, and electric grid decarbonisation.
• Affiliate faculty member at KU’s Environmental Studies Program, Centre for Environmental Policy, and Institute for Policy and Social Research. Served as KU Law associate dean for faculty (2019-22).
Dr Balgis Osman Elasha
“Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Energy Transition: An African Perspective”
• Over 25 years of leadership in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and green growth (Ph.D. in Forestry; MSc Environmental Science).
• Recipient of the UN’s highest environmental honour. Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), advancing global understanding of climate impacts.
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