Breakout Session Results Read more about Breakout Session Results Andrew Raine and Matthew Baird led a session which aimed to formulate a regional strategy for Pacific judiciaries.
Tianbao Qin Keywords environmental law environmental justice Wuhan University climate litigation Read more about Tianbao Qin
Sachin D Shah Keywords water security socioeconomics environmental justice Read more about Sachin D Shah Water resources leader with experience in policy, hydrology, international development, and civic innovation. Build collaborations with government, NGOs, and international organizations to use water and socioeconomic data for improving water management decisions.
Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development Read more about Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development With Asia experiencing a climate crisis, innovative approaches are needed to ensure coordination and cooperation among the different pillars of the environmental justice system. The Asian Judges Network on Environment was established from recognition of the judiciary’s role in promoting environmental law.
Environmental Justice in Philippine Courts: The Story in Trial Courts and the Court of Appeals Read more about Environmental Justice in Philippine Courts: The Story in Trial Courts and the Court of Appeals This presentation presents various environment legal case studies in the Philippines. It outlines the legal process and identifies the various Philippine laws on environment protection.
ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development Read more about ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development ADB's Atsuko Hirose from the Office of the General Counsel discussed the organization's work on promoting environmental law by working together with Asian judiciaries. ADB was instrumental in establishing the Asian Judges Network on Environment, which has led to positive results on regional and national levels for sustainable development. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.