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As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at another year of collaboration and shared purpose with many. We have been busy: once again this year, LRI supported developing country delegations at #UNFCCC #SB62 sessions and at #COP30 in Belem, Brazil.
December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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LRI is delighted to share the launch of our new website with our partners, experts, supporters and the wider community! With enhanced navigational platform - read our knowledge products and legal advice by browsing our resource library.

www.legalresponse.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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On Saturday at #SB62 in Bonn, LRI co-hosted “It’s about the Law: Enhancing Legal Capacity in Climate Negotiations, Finance and Action” with @CISDLaw, @OAB/RS, and University of Cambridge. Legal experts, negotiators & practitioners explored how legal capacity can strengthen climate action.
June 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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LRI is hosting an official #SB62 side event: "It’s about the Law: Enhancing Legal Capacity in Climate Negotiations, Finance & Action"
🗓 21 June | 🕜 13:30–14:45 CEST | 📍Bonn Room
Join us for expert insights on law & climate!
#ClimateLaw #UNFCCC
June 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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On the sidelines of SB62, I was encouraged to see @IIED & Legal Response International - LRI equiping LDCs climate negotiators with legal skills.

This enables them to tackle complex texts, craft precise language & confidently advocate for their countries' interests.
#ClimateAction #LDCs #SB62
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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5/5. 😎We also recommend reading @legalresponse.bsky.social 's legal advice which makes crystal clear that the #NCQG 💰 decision includes the provision of #LossAndDamage Finance 🔥⛈️. 🧵

🔗Read it here: legalresponse.org/legaladvice/...
June 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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🚨 #SB62 in #Bonn: Agendas officially adopted for #SBSTA & #SBI after two days of intense negotiations! Key issues included finance obligations (Art. 9.1 Paris Agreement) & developing countries’ concerns about unilateral trade measures like the EU’s #CBAM.
June 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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LRI team has arrived in Bonn for #SB62! 📍

Our legal experts & volunteers are ready to support negotiators with legal advice and updates from key sessions.

#LRIAtBonn #ClimateAction #BonnSessions #JuneClimateMeetings
June 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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1/18. ⚠️USEFUL INFO: Legal Response International (LRI) has prepared an important piece of legal advice making crystal clear that the #COP29 decision on the New Collective Quantified Goal on #ClimateFinance (#NCQG) 💰 includes #LossAndDamage Finance 🔥⛈️. 🧵

🔗See here: legalresponse.org/legaladvice/...
June 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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News alert | Landmark verdict in Luciano Lliuya v. RWE AG: German court dismisses claim while opening door for corporate climate accountability and liability

Read in detail here: legalresponse.org/news/

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The climate case - Saúl vs. RWE
Dokumentation der Klimaklage von Saúl Luciano Lliuya gegen den Energiekonzern RWE.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Earlier this month, we were honoured to join the
AILAC negotiators’ workshop in Chile. Our senior lawyer, Monserrat an expert in international #ClimateLaw led a dedicated legal training for negotiators from across the region, from newcomers to seasoned delegates.🌎⚖️
May 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Signposting webinar | Are you heading to the Bonn Climate Conference (SB 62) or COP 30?

Don’t miss this essential webinar on 28 May, 9–11 a.m. EDT / 2-4 p.m. BST (GMT/UTC +1), hosted by Jamie Cummings and Felix Dodds.

👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#ClimateNegotiations #UNFCCC
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Preparation for June Bonn Climate Conference and COP30. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar is for those hoping or planning to participate in the UNFCCC preparatory conference in Bonn in June and/or COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Mon, Nov 10, 2025 – Fri, Nov 21, 2025 The University o...
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May 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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📘 COP 29 Outcomes is the result of a collaboration between the Latin American Climate Lawyers Initiative for Mobilizing Action (LACLIMA) and LRI. The report offers an in-depth analysis of the key outcomes from the 2024 climate negotiations at #COP29 in #Baku.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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From “common but differentiated responsibilities” to “just transition,” climate negotiations are full of complex terms — even for insiders.

The 2nd edition of the Climate Terminology Guide by LRI & @iied.bsky.social offers an in-depth look.

📘 Guide: lnkd.in/g5WkczUa
📄 Essentials: lnkd.in/gcgg8CQB
April 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Last week in #Senegal, LRI's Pascale Bird facilitated a session at the Regional Workshop for LDC negotiators organised with @ldcchairunfccc.bsky.social, @iied.bsky.social and ENDA Energie. The training aimed at providing participants with skills & tools to effectively navigate the #UNFCCC process.
April 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Honoured to open the Africa regional training workshop for LDC negotiators this morning. 45
participants from 15 nations are in Saly, Senegal to build the skills needed to champion our
priorities at #COP30. Thanks @iied.bsky.social @legalresponse.bsky.social & @ENDA Energie for the support
April 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Latest📄on #Carbonmarkets | Our latest paper explores the complexities of #EmissionsTradingSchemes, with an up-to-date list of ETS around the world, highlighting key differences in design, governance & policy.

Read here: legalresponse.org/legaladvice/...
April 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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📢 Civil society & advocates: Prepare for #COP30 with "Unlocking Climate Action: A Guide to the #UNFCCC," by Carola Mejia & Danae Espinoza, developed under Voices for Just #ClimateAction (VCA). This guide offers key insights to help CSOs and advocates engage effectively in #climatenegotiations. ⬇
April 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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LRI attended a roundtable at the UK Parliament last week on international pro bono, hosted by the Attorney General, Lord Hermer KC. The discussion acknowledged the key role #UK #lawyers play in #globalaccess to justice.

#ProBono #RuleOfLaw #LegalEmpowerment #AccessToJustice
April 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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🌍 Last week, our Executive Director, Pascale Bird, facilitated a workshop in #Tobago, aimed at building sustained capacity among negotiators from the #Caribbean region.
March 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Spotlight on #ClimateAction

The Technical Guide for LT-LEDS in Africa is here! This must-read resource provides practical steps to help African nations develop low-carbon, climate-resilient strategies while meeting global climate commitments.

📖 English: www.agnesafrica.org/download/tec...
TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LONG-TERM LOW EMISSION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN AFRICA - AGNES AFRICA
This Technical Guide for the Development of Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies in Africa has been developed to assist African countries in formulating their LT-LEDS.
www.agnesafrica.org
March 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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We've just landed on Bluesky—stay tuned for updates, insights, and more. Watch this space! 🌿🌎
March 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM