Environmental lawyers under threat: how can the legal community respond?

25 Sep 2025 1300 - 1400 BST

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A webinar presented by the IBA Access to Justice Committee, the IBA Business Human Rights Committee and the IBA Pro Bono Committee, supported by the IBA Environment, Health & Safety Law Committee, the IBA’s Legal Policy & Research Unit and the IBA’s Human Rights Institute

Environmental lawyers play a vital role in safeguarding the rule of law, protecting fragile ecosystems and supporting marginalised communities most affected by environmental harm to advocate for accountability. Yet around the globe, these lawyers face increasing threats, harassment and undue interference. Join experts to share experiences, explore challenges and understand the roles that bar associations, pro bono services and the broader legal profession can play in solutions.

Fees

IBA member

Free

Non member

Free

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Moderator
Pamela Kovacs

Moderator
Law Society of Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; Website Officer, Pro Bono Committee

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Confirmed speakers
Tara Fiechter

Speaker
Lawyers for Lawyers, Brussels, Belgium

John Menguito

Speaker
Philippine Earth Justice Center, Cebu, Philippines

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Nicole Figueiredo De Oliveira

Speaker
Arayara, Brasilia, Brazil

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Margaret Satterthwaite

Speaker
UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judge, New York, New York, USA

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