INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE: EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION
This high-level roundtable, convened by The Elders, provides a space for dialogue and reflection on opportunities and challenges to the implementation of this landmark pronouncement, featuring Project Dandelion Co-Founder Mary Robinson and Dandelion Vanessa Nakate as keynote speakers.
TIME & LOCATION
Nov 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM GMT-3
Special Event Room São Francisco, Blue Zone
The landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in respect of Climate Change delivered on July 23rd 2025 concludes that “the duty of States to prevent significant environmental harm applies in the context of climate change and that this duty forms part of the most directly relevant applicable law.” This conclusion is a monumental, vital and urgent call to action - but how is it to be implemented?
This high-level roundtable, convened by The Elders, in partnership with the Climate High Level Champions and the Presidency Youth Climate Champions (PYCC) (TBC), will provide a space for dialogue and reflection on opportunities and challenges to the implementation of this landmark pronouncement. Bringing together an intergenerational group of leaders and activists, the discussions will focus on avenues for implementing the Advisory Opinion and translating it into equitable climate action.
Keynote speakers:
Mary Robinson, Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, Former President of Ireland, Member of The Elders
Vanessa Nakate, Activist & Project Dandelion Global South Advisor
Juan Manuel Santos, Chair of The Elders
Dan Ioschpe, COP 30 Climate High-Level Champion
Marcele Oliveira, COP30 Presidency Youth Climate Champion
...and many more!