Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning

17 Sep - 19 Sep 2025 Johannesburg, South Africa

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A conference presented by the IBA African Regional Forum

Topics will include:

• The role of lawyers in ESG and sustainability
• ESG reporting frameworks, due diligence and disclosures
• Directors’ duties and liabilities for climate risk in a ‘green world’
• Balancing protection of business and client interests in the era of ESG and sustainability
• ESG litigation and dispute resolution trends
• Greenwashing and colourwashing claims
• Climate change, nature and just transition
• Sustainable fi nance
• ESG, sustainability and voluntary carbon markets from the African perspective
• The mechanics of voluntary carbon markets: issues, opportunities and challenges for Africa
• Corporate governance