On the morning of Monday 9 September 204 the International Study Group (ISG) kicks off its Autumn programme with a talk from Jacob Werksman of the European Commission’s DG for Climate Action. Jacob’s talk will focus on the international dimensions of EU climate policy, including the Paris Agreement negotiations and the way in which EU climate policies can affect trade and investment flows globally.

The next European Commission will need to defend continued EU leadership on climate change with strategies and policies that ensure the EU can compete and prosper while also transitioning to net zero emissions.

Mr. Werksman will also focus on the legal dimensions of the EU's responsibilities to prevent dangerous climate change under human rights law, which are relevant to the ethical issues of climate change. This issue is now before the International Court of Justice in the form of a request for an advisory opinion.

Since 2012, Jacob Werksman has served as Principal Adviser to the Commission’s DG for Climate Action, where his work concentrates on the international aspects of European climate policy.

What, where and when

The talk will take place on Monday, 9 September 2024 at the Château Malou, Avenue Pierre Levie 2, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. There is free parking around the Château and the closest public transport is Tram 8 (Stop Voot) or Bus 28 (Stops Deportés or Parc Malou).

The event will start with a welcome coffee from 10h00 with the talk starting at 10h30. The talk is free for ISG members and guests are welcome for a fee of €10, payable on the door.

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