IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
B4 5+6, Level 0
Session information
Indigenous peoples and the just transition: respecting Indigenous peoples’ rights while moving away from fossil fuels
Tuesday 6 October (1430 - 1545)
B4 5+6, Level 0
Committee(s)
Business Human Rights Committee
(Lead)
Description
As the transition to renewables accelerates, Indigenous communities may face increased pressure to provide access to their land and experience related adverse human rights impacts, particularly in relation to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). This session will cover businesses’ responsibilities in engaging with Indigenous peoples during the energy transition and explore how lawyers can advise on legal compliance and alignment with international standards.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Lara Douvartzidis | Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, London, England |
Speakers
| Alancay Morales Garro | IWGIA, København K, Denmark |
| Kevin O'Callaghan | Fasken, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Member, Business Human Rights Committee Advisory Board |
| Inger-Ann Omma | Advokat Inger-Ann Omma AB, Lycksele, Sweden |
| Pasquale Vetta | ENI, Roma, Italy |