ELAC will position itself in the international debate, but will have a British and Irish orientation. He will work with the Centre for a Just Transition of the International Trade Union Confederation at the political and campaign level. However, it will put more emphasis on tackling climate change in the UK and Ireland to increase the capacity for climate justice/just transition advocacy or litigation that is lacking in the legal sector. The Ecojustice Legal Action Centre is a social enterprise designed to advocate for a just transition, protect the rights of nature and, where appropriate, take legal action to hold governments and businesses accountable for their continued contribution to climate change, despite the commitments made by states parties in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Political leaders can no longer delay action against environmental racism in Canada. Tell your MP to vote for Bill C-226 when they appear in the House of Commons. As Canada`s largest environmental rights charity, we are leading the legal battle for a better future. Check out our blog to learn how we use the power of the law to defend nature, fight climate change and fight for a healthy environment for all. Thanks to our supporters, we represent each of our clients free of charge. Learn more about Ecojustice and its legal work. Next accounts created by March 31, 2023 and due by December 31, 2023 ⚠ Report abuse To notify the Law Society of inappropriate or offensive content posted on Find a Lawyer, please visit our contact page. Where does this information come from? Most of the information on this page comes from the Solicitors Regulation Authority. However, some information may have been processed directly by the professional, the company or its representative.
Learn more. ELAC has identified a need that is not currently foreseen in the UK or Ireland and adds value to climate law compared to others working in this area. The key aspect of elac`s strategy is to maximize the latent power of the trade union movement to bring about the necessary social change to the extent necessary in the event of a climate emergency. Date of next statement on March 7, 2023, scheduled for March 21, 2023.