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Good Seatizenship Regional Approaches to Protecting Reefs and Ocean Resources

7 October 2019
Anna R. Oposa discussed about marine biodiversity and illegal marine wildlife trade. To protect and conserve marine resources, she suggested establishing marine protected area networks and peace parks, communicating about environmental conservation laws, communicating with one another, evaluating…

Welcome Remarks

7 October 2019
In his welcome remarks, Justice Kamal Kumar highlighted the constitutional right of every Fijian to a clean and healthy environment and the Fijian government's commitment towards providing a safe, sound, and healthy environment for everyone. He thanked the Asian Development Bank and the United…

Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
On behalf of the Asian Development Bank, Cathy Marsh welcomed the participants to the Asia-Pacific Judicial Conference on Climate Change: Trends and Impacts. She lauded the Fijian government for its efforts in addressing climate change issues. She mentioned the efforts of Greta Thunberg in calling…

Opening Remarks

7 October 2019
Andrew Raine drew the participants' attention to the worsening climate crisis and the crucial role of judges in climate action. Judges will increasingly be called upon to apply the law to (i) protect the environment and safeguard the climate; (ii) uphold the rights of their citizens to a clean,…

Overview of Fijis Climate Change Challenges and Responses

7 October 2019
Shivanal Kumar first talked about climate science and climate change impacts in Fiji, with emphasis on Tropical Cyclone Winston and the relocation of Vunidogoloa. He then shared Fiji's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, including its policies, plans and frameworks as well as its governance…

Climate Justice and Disasters A Focus on the Pacific

7 October 2019
Prof. Rosemary Lyster discussed about climate disasters, the various climate justice approaches and key issues, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and loss and damage in the Asia Pacific.

Climate Change Updates Paris Agreement Rulebook and Recent Developments

7 October 2019
Maria Cecilia T. Sicangco discussed the 2015 Paris Agreement and the events that transpired after it was signed, such as the September 2019 UN Climate Summit. She also talked about transboundary climate litigation, particularly how it affects the citizens of developing countries.

Three Little Pigs Make Friends and Save the Climate

7 October 2019
Briony Eales explained climate change, its impacts, and the various means of mitigating and adapting to climate change through a creative retelling of The Three Little Pigs.

Gender Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

7 October 2019
Justice Robyn Layton shared an ADB project that she has been working on with Dr. Mary Picard. This project analyzes the climate change and disaster risk management policies and the green jobs market for women in Fiji, Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Mongolia. It includes the crafting of a…

Climate Migration and Impacts on Heritage and Identity

7 October 2019
Sarah Queblatin talked about how climate change destroys cultural heritage and identity. She also identified the frameworks, studies, and approaches to environmental migration, and explained regenerative solutions design as well as other nature based solutions.