Technical Session · II
The Future of Environmental Law and Governance
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Date
Saturday, 19th September 2026
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Time
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
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Venue
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India

About the Session

The objective is to explore the evolving role of environmental law and governance in addressing emerging environmental and climate challenges by promoting sustainable urban development, integrating human rights principles, leveraging technological innovation, and enabling a just transition through green infrastructure, clean energy, and sustainable finance.

Expected Outcomes

Policy recommendations to strengthen legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable development.

Improved integration of human rights, technology, and innovation into environmental governance.

Actionable strategies to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive economies.

Enhanced understanding of emerging trends shaping the future of environmental law and governance.

Sub Topics

01

Strengthening institutions and enforcement mechanisms

The objective is to strengthen institutional frameworks, legal systems, and enforcement mechanisms that enhance transparency, accountability, compliance, and access to justice, enabling effective implementation of climate laws, policies, and international commitments.

02

Sustainable cities and liveable urban futures

The objective is to examine legal, policy, and governance approaches that support the development of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities through integrated urban planning, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and efficient resource management.

03

Energy transition, green infrastructure and green finance

The objective is to examine legal, financial, and policy frameworks that facilitate a just and inclusive transition to clean energy systems through investment in renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, sustainable finance, and climate-resilient development.

Programme

Time
Programme
3:00 pm to 3:05 pm

Arrival of dignitaries & welcome

03:05 pm to 03:15 pm

Opening remarks by Chair

Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan

Judge, Supreme Court of India

Justice K.V. Viswanathan
3:15 pm to 3:25 pm

Remarks by Co-Chair

Hon'ble Ms. Suntariya Muanpawong

Judge, Court of Appeal, Thailand

Suntariya Muanpawong
3:25 pm to 3:35 pm

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yasantha Kodagoda

Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

Yasantha Kodagoda
Panel Discussion
3:35 pm to 3:43 pm

Strengthening institutions and enforcement mechanisms

Mr. Amandeep Garg

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India

Amandeep Garg
3:43 pm to 3:51 pm

Sustainable cities and liveable urban futures

Ms. Geetanjali Nail Gill

Professor, Northumbria University, United Kingdom

Geetanjali Nail Gill
3:51 pm to 3:59 pm

Energy transition, green infrastructure and green finance

Dr. Joana Setzer

Associate Professor, London School of Economics

Joana Setzer
3:59 pm to 4:15 pm
4:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Open interaction (if time permits)

Closing remarks by the Chair

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Vote of thanks
04:30 PM onwards High Tea