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[Roundtable] The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
Roundtable | The Law and Politics of Climate Change: The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and EU Member States
Please note: The in-person event is taking place in Room P02 (Préfecture Building) — entrance at Rue du Marais 113, 1000 Brussels.
If you are joining us remotely, the event will still be streamed online. A access link will be sent directly to all registered online attendees.
On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice delivered its advisory opinion on obligations of States in respect of climate change, a probable legal milestone in the planetary struggle for the protection of the environment. However, in a context of compounding polycrises where a diversity of ecological issues – with climate change at the forefront – collide with increasing political polarisation and socioeconomic difficulties, the veritable reach this opinion will have remains to be seen.
By means of interventions from speakers that have directly been involved in the case or in the campaign for its request, this roundtable addresses three dimensions of the opinion. First, how it came to be. Second, what it says. Third, what it might entail. These three lines of inquiry are dealt with from a critical perspective, blending both legal and political considerations.
Speakers
- Associate Legal Officer (International Court of Justice)
- André Bouquet (European Commission)
- Josephine Norris (European Commission)
Discussants
- Gauthier Martens (UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles)
- Florine Serrault (UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles)
Practical Information
When ? Thursday, 15 October 2026, lunchtime starts at 12:00 PM. The roundtable starts at 12:30 PM and finishes at 2:00PM.
Where ? UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles, P02 & Online
Registration
Mandatory for catering purposes. Please fill in the form.
This event is co-organized with the CReSPo (Centre de Recherche en Science Politique – UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles) as part of its Environnement seminar series, and with CLAIM.