Mountain River - The Role of Law in Making our Rivers and Lakes Pristine for Future Generations
Comhshaol - Climate Bar Association and the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway are delighted to present a unique event shining a light on Rivers in Ireland.
The event will commence with the rehearsed reading of a play called "Mountain River" by Georoid Mac Unfraidh SC, exploring issues on Rivers in Ireland, to be followed by a chaired panel discussion on the issues raised. The discussion will be aimed at exploring whether innovative dispute resolution fora would be of benefit to the environmental protection of rivers and lakes, and whether there are models of arbitration or mediation which might be incorporated into Ireland's existing fora to help to enforce laws against water pollution.
Chaired by:
Judge Elizabeth Maguire, Circuit Court
Panellists:
Clíona Kimber SC, Comhshaol - Climate Bar Association
Michael O'Connor SC, The Bar of Ireland
Peadar O Maolain BL, The Bar of Ireland
Dr Rónán Kennedy, Associate Professor in the School of Law, University of Galway
Schedule:
4pm Welcome address
4.15pm Rehearsed Reading of play "Mountain River"
5.15pm Tea/Coffee
5.30pm Panel Discussion - Clean Rivers: What are the Legal Solutions?
This event will be followed by a wine reception at 6.30pm with an opportunity to network.
CPD points available: 2.25
Accessibility Requirements: We wish for our events to be as welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all. Please provide us if comfortable with any accessibility related considerations so that we can endeavour to ensure a barrier free experience during the event. Email events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss your needs.
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Additional Information
The Climate Bar Association (Comhshaol) is dedicated to pursuing pro-environmental initiatives within the Law Library and in society more widely. The Climate Bar Association is a Specialist Bar Association with three interconnected objectives:
- Pursuing practical green and environmental initiatives within the Law Library and surrounding neighbourhoods, for example planting and landscaping for pollinators and reduction of plastic and achievement of energy efficiency. This ties in with the Law Library’s own green status as well as outreach to the community in Dublin 7.
- Being a think-tank of environmental law expertise and thought leaders in environmental law and biodiversity protection for the Irish legal community and for Irish society. This will support the Bar of Ireland’s public service objectives as well as raising the profile and highlighting the expertise of the Bar externally.
- Enabling members to use their expertise to support NGO’s and other litigants to engage in environmental advocacy and litigation where relevant. This supports the Bar’s pro-bono commitments, and also opens up and supports areas of work for our members.
For more information on the association, please visit us at www.climatebar.ie or contact us at climatebar@lawlibrary.ie
The Irish Centre for Human Rights is one of the world's premier academic human rights institutions, dedicated to the study of human rights, peace and conflict, international criminal law and humanitarian law, international refugee and migration law, gender and human rights and climate justice. The Centre has developed a global reputation for excellence in the field of human rights teaching, research and advocacy.