Climate Justice

Natural resources form the core of many economies around the world, providing a source of livelihood for millions of people. But the disproportionate rise in demand for these resources is raising questions about the sustainability of investments in this sector. As the commitment to a low-carbon future grows amid concerns over climate change, IDLO believes that the rule of law can facilitate efforts to tackle such grave problems with the help of robust legal frameworks. Climate change has a polarizing effect, aggravating inequalities and reducing access to justice for those most at risk.

IDLO has been exploring how legal reforms can drive sustainable investment in the energy sector while promoting climate justice.

IDLO Director-General, Jan Beagle's Statement at the Fourth Hongqiao International Economic Forum

Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle at the Fourth Hongqiao International Economic Forum

5 November 2021

Excellencies,

Distinguished guests,

IDLO Director-General, Jan Beagle's Statement at COP26

Statement by the Director-General, Jan Beagle at COP 26

High-level segment

10 November 2021

Excellencies,

IDLO Director-General Jan Beagle's Statement - Pre-COP 26 All4Climate side event

Statement by the Director-General Jan Beagle at the Pre-COP 26 All4Climate side event "A Rule of Law Approach to Accelerating Climate Action"

Distinguished guests, colleagues and friends.

Thank you for joining us today for this timely and important discussion.

A Rule of Law Approach to Accelerating Climate Action

EVENT | Thursday, 9 September 2021 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm CEST

A Rule of Law Approach to Accelerating Climate Action

Director-General Jan Beagle Video message at the HLPF side event Climate Justice: Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Key Initiatives

Building Climate Resilience in Kenya

Climate change is threatening to reverse Kenya’s progress on poverty reduction and exacerbate economic and social inequality. In order to build resilience and outline a low-carbon approach to development, IDLO has assisted the Kenyan Government in drafting a comprehensive National Climate Change Action Plan 2013-2017. This technical assistance included compiling a Legal Preparedness Assessment Report and establishing a Climate Law Working Group, made up of law students from Kenya’s leading universities.
Climate Change in Mexico and Beyond

In 2011, IDLO and IFAD began assessing Mexico’s climate regulations at the federal and state level. The aim was to enhance local capacity to stimulate climate-positive reform and development. With the world’s first Legal Preparedness for Climate Change Assessment Report (L-PAR), IDLO comprehensively analyzed existing and potential laws and regulations on climate change, and identified gaps and innovations.