Defending tomorrow: Women using the law for climate justice

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, join us for a special conversation as we spotlight the remarkable work of women who are using legal strategies to confront climate harm and protect communities. This webinar is an opportunity to hear about why climate is a gender issue, and to recognise the scale of women-led climate action in Australia. We will also discuss how law and the legal system affects progress on climate action.

Guest speakers:

• Professor Beth Goldblatt, Faculty of Law, UTS

• Dr Kate Wylie, Executive Director, Doctors for the Environment

• Ariane Wilkinson, Senior Manager, Climate and Energy Policy, WWF-Australia

Professor Beth Goldblatt will share observations from her recent research on Australian women climate defenders. Beth interviewed women from all over Australia involved in legal fights to protect Country and reduce emissions.

Dr Kate Wylie will share her experience leading a national climate advocacy organisation in its legal fight against Woodside.

Ariane Wilkinson will share reflections on leading a climate litigation program, as well as advocating directly to Ministers and decision makers to win strong climate laws and policies.

Lawyers for Climate Justice Australia co-director Monica Taylor will facilitate the discussion with our fantastic speakers.

Please note time differences:

1pm to 2pm - Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Tasmania (AEDT)

12pm to 1pm - Brisbane (AEST)

12.30pm to 1.30pm - South Australia and Northern Territory (ACST)

10am to 11am - Western Australia (AWST)