Author: Climate Change Blawg

Do you find yourself wondering how the legal industry is being transformed by the emergence of tech startups, especially in the area of environmental law? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you’ve landed in the right spot. In this piece, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of technology and examine its impact on traditional law firms. Our focus will be on the ways these startups are revolutionizing the practice of climate and environmental law, and we’ll explore examples of how they’re doing it.

Climate change has become a major concern globally, as the world faces increasingly severe environmental challenges. With the increased need to solve these concerns, there is a growing demand for environmental law and climate change specialists. Climate change attorneys are individuals who play an important role in addressing the legal challenges of climate change.

Congratulations to Napier University law student Lewis Hay who has won the Law Society of Scotland’s COP26 and climate change student essay competition, answering the question ‘How do you consider that developing a universal definition of ecocide may assist in fighting climate change and environmental harm?’.

Read his excellent essay here:- https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/blogs-opinions/cop26-and-climate-change-student-competition-winning-essay/

One of the most robust laws on climate change yet was created in Denmark in 2020. Could failing to act on climate change be made illegal? Read more thoughts on Denmark’s Climate Act in this excellent article here.

Feedspot are putting together a list of their top 100 environmental law blogs here. We’re grateful for them to include us and if you can suggest any others for them to add please do so.

The following are some of the top climate change legal influencers on Twitter. They are some of the best lawyers, legal academics and legal organisations trying to turn the tide on climate change through change in the law across many different jurisdictions.