We warmly invite you to the public event "The role of litigation in addressing the climate crises anno 2026: 4 climate cases revisited ".
Together with lawyers in the field and environmental NGO's we explore how international law, court cases and legal action play their part in addressing the climate crises anno 2026.
Programme
17h-17h10: Welcome and Introduction
17h10-17h25: Testimonials of climate cases
17h25-17h55: Three climate cases revisited
Sarah Tak, director Klimaatzaak (BE) (on Klimaatzaak vzw vs. Belgium, Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia)
Catherine Van Es, senior legal advisor Milieudefensie (NL) (on Milieudefensie vs. ING Bank)
Farmer's case (BE) (TBC) (on Hugues Falys et al. vs. TotalEnergies)
17h55-18h15: The role of the International Court of Justice
Reflection on the Advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change)
18h15-19h00: Panel debate and open Q&A
When
Wednesday 25 March 2026, 17-19h
Where
University of Antwerp Stadscampus, Room R004 - Rodestraat 14, 2000 Antwerpen