The Centre for Climate Engagement will participate in an event hosted by the Professional Law Institute with Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, at King’s College London on 13th February 2025.
This engaging session will explore how climate change affects every aspect of legal practice. Hosted by the Professional Law Institute at King’s College London, the event will feature the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA), who will examine how legal disciplines must adapt to address the climate crisis.
Nick Scott, Manager of the CCE’s Law for Climate Action programme, said:
“I’m excited to speak at this event and showcase the Law and Climate Atlas, a resource that helps legal professionals understand how climate change intersects with almost every area of law. Equipping lawyers with climate-related knowledge is crucial to helping them navigate an evolving legal landscape and leverage their expertise to drive climate action.”
The Law and Climate Atlas was recently updated to include three new areas of law in the UK version, and seven new areas in the US version, bringing the total to 40 areas. Created by the CCE in collaboration with NZLA, it explores key areas of law—including Public, Company, Environmental, Intellectual Property, and Tort Law—highlighting actionable strategies for lawyers navigating this unprecedented challenge.
The session aims to inspire legal professionals to drive transformative change within their practices and beyond.
Refreshments will be provided.
Key Speakers:
Alan Andrews, Interim CEO, Net Zero Lawyers Alliance
Alan brings a wealth of experience in climate law, having previously worked with ClientEarth and Ecojustice Canada, where he spearheaded efforts to leverage the law for climate action. As Interim CEO of NZLA, Alan is at the forefront of mobilizing the legal profession to tackle the climate crisis.
Darren Broad, Trainee Solicitor, Clyde & Co LLP, seconded to the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance
Darren represents the next generation of legal practitioners tackling climate challenges. As a recent law graduate, Darren bridges the gap between academic theory and professional practice, making his insights particularly relevant for students and early-career professionals navigating the evolving legal landscape.
Nick Scott, Centre for Climate Engagement
Nick leads the Centre for Climate Engagement’s law programme, which brings academics and practitioners together to drive legal solutions to the climate crisis. In collaboration with the NZLA, he led the development of the Law and Climate Atlas, a resource which maps how climate change is impacting over 20 different legal fields, demonstrating how lawyers in all practice areas can make a difference.
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