“Event attribution” is a ground-breaking new field of study that determines what proportion of a specific extreme weather event can be blamed on climate change.

Experts suggest that it could play a major role in climate change litigation, which in turn could reshape climate mitigation and adaptation policies globally.

Join us on April 24th, and hear leading experts in the sector share their insights on how this cutting-edge science could hold businesses and governments accountable – and drive climate-related lawsuits.

The panel discussion will be followed by a reception.

Speakers:

Jeffrey Sachs, University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University
Michael Burger, Executive Director, Sabin Center, Senior Research Scholar and Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School
Julie Arrighi, Climate Advisor, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Peter Frumhoff, Director of Science and Policy, Union of Concerned Scientists
Lindene Patton, Partner, Earth and Water Law Group
Moderator: Sebastien Malo, Climate Correspondent, Thomson Reuters Foundation

*Tickets are subject to availability- for any questions, please contact Emily Donohoe, Program Officer - North America, TrustLaw : Emily.Donohoe@thomsonreuters.com

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