Biennial Conference of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL)

18 May - 20 May 2026

Session information

AI in the hot seat: a sustainability debate

Description

The following session has been organised by the International Committee of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law.

Proponents argue that the potential economic and societal gains and the transformative impact of AI outweigh its resulting rise in energy demands and the growing need for greater critical mineral mining and production. These demands challenge our ability to meet sustainability and climate change goals. This session will feature panellists on each side of the debate. Please join us for a healthy discussion involving experts who will address practical pathways which can be taken to meet sustainability demands while they simultaneously navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

W Ian Palm Fasken, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Speakers

Nghia Tran Cao Nishimura & Asahi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Christiano Rehder Lefosse Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil
Francesco Sindico University of Strathclyde Law School, Glasgow, Scotland
Katrien Vorlat Strelia, Brussels, Belgium