26^th November, Tuesday

Activists are sent to years in prisons for trying to stop the climate breakdown. At the same time other activists are winning cases on the basis of countries failing on their obligations to provide a safe climate for their citizens. What role are the courts and activists´ trials playing in the fight for climate justice and human rights? How can the public be involved in courtroom affairs?

In an attempt to understand the current situation better and to explore avenues to advance our work through courts, we invite you to a webinar: Objection! Campaigning around Court Cases.

In the webinar we will:

🔹Enhance our understanding of defence options for indicted activists based on real-life examples. 

🔹Share experiences from key court cases against activists and the ways they had been used to enhance climate justice and human rights. campaigns. 

🔹Learn how to think strategically about court cases in the activism and work we do.

🔹Discuss the importance of international solidarity and coordination around litigation.

Our speakers are:

  Daniel Simmons oversees the Legal Unit’s strategic defence work at Greenpeace International.

  Nancy is part of the Climate Action Support Pathway, offering legal support to climate and social justice activists in the UK.

  Joël Domenjoud is involved in anti-repression structures connected to French collective Terres de Luttes.

The webinar will be held on Zoom, lasting for approximately 70 minutes.

It will be accessible both in English and French, using simultaneous translation.

If you missed our previous webinar Right to Protest: State of play, Solidarity and Resistance, you can watch it here