The pending Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change Advisory Opinion before the International Court of Justice has witnessed a surge in State participation, with 96 countries and 11 regional organizations taking part in the public hearings from 2-13 of December 2024. This included many Asia-Pacific States. The region will face severe climate change impacts, particularly Small Island Developing States whose very survival is at stake. This webinar explores Asia-Pacific perspectives on the Advisory Opinion proceedings, bringing together experts on climate law as well as those who participated in the oral hearings and written statements to discuss the participation of Asia-Pacific States in these important proceedings.

Panelists:

• Benoit Mayer, University of Reading
• Margaretha Wewerinke-Singh, University of Amsterdam
• Yukari Takamura, University of Tokyo

Moderators:

• David J Devlaeminck, Co-Chair, Asia-Pacific Interest Group
• Yueming Yan, Co-Chair, Asia-Pacific Interest Group

Co-sponsored by the Asia-Pacific Interest Group and the Task Force on ISDS & Climate Change of the American Society of International Law.