Climate Change: How to Address the Economic, Social and Developmental Implications

Join IE face to face on June 23th in the city centre of Vienna for an event that features expert Artur Appleton who will share many helpful insights on climate change.There is no fee to attend and there will be time for you to connect with other ambitious professionals in Vienna, too. The session will be followed by a networking cocktail where you can meet IE representatives and the speaker. 

During this session, we will discuss how the economic, social, and developmental implications of climate change are already upon us. Almost half of the planet’s population live on or near a coastal region. In addition, inland populations are also experiencing changes in weather patterns. Regardless of wealth, climate change is affecting almost everyone.

Our political leaders failed us at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and in the short term they will continue to do so. Many politicians in the rich countries lack the political will to address climate change. The poor countries lack the economic means. How then can we influence the political process and protect future generations?

This lecture will explore creative means of addressing climate change and mitigating the economic, social, and developmental catastrophes that lie ahead. Views from the audience will be welcome.

Agenda:

19 – 20:30 Climate Change: How to Address the Economic, Social and Developmental Implications by Arthur Appleton, JD, PhD

20.30 – 22:00  Networking drinks

Arthur Appleton is an Adjunct Professor at IE (Madrid) where he teaches courses involving international trade and governance issues. He is also an Adjunct Professor of International Law at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS-Europe) where he teaches International Trade Law, as well as a member of the Visiting Faculty and the Advisory Board of the World Trade Institute (University of Bern). Arthur has published widely in the field of international trade and arbitration (4 books and approximately 50 articles). He has worked throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and has consulted for the World Bank, IFC, WTO, ADB, IDB, UNCTAD, UNITAR, ITC, USCLDP, ILI, and the EU. He is on the List of Experts (Chairpersons) for Trade and Sustainable Development Disputes arising from five EU FTAs, and sits on the Editorial Advisory Board, of Legal Issues of Economic Integration and the Advisory Committee of The Latin American Journal of International Trade Law. In addition to his academic activities, Arthur is a founding partner of Appleton Luff – International Lawyers, a boutique international law firm with offices worldwide. He has more than 30 years of experience in international trade and investment law working with international businesses, sovereign States, and international and regional organizations.