19th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference

20 May - 21 May 2026

Session information

What bars need to know about climate change

Description

Climate change is no longer an academic discussion limited to a few. Indeed, it has been said 'we are all climate lawyers now'. The session will discuss the work of the BIC Climate Change Working Group (CCWG), including its work supporting lawyer competency and capacity building by developing a climate engagement toolkit for bars and a model curriculum on continuing legal education on climate change and related legal education. During the session, the CCWG convenors will invite contributions from bar leaders and representatives, who will have an opportunity to highlight the work and experience of their associations in supporting member engagement on climate change issues, and helping their members advise on climate change in an informed and competent manner.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Dominique Hogan-Doran SC SC Australian Bar, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Chair, Bar Issues Commission Regulation Committee
Fiona McLeod AO KC Victorian Bar Association, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Officer, Bar Issues Commission

Speakers

Matthew Baird College of Law, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ana Chagas Motta Fernandes Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Membership Officer, Water Law Committee