In partnership with College of Law, Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law
Supported by the Asian Development Bank and the UN Environment Programme
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are of increasing importance as investors increasing consider these issues in their investment decisions. ASEAN nations are looking at way to individually meet their transboundary obligations and collectively find solutions to a sustainable future.
Attending this intensive is a must for anyone practicing in cross-border work as ESG increasingly comes to the forefront in investment decisions, or anyone who is involved or interested in environmental and social developments, as you will learn and network with experts from across the region.
Presenters:
Matthew Baird, Director, Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law, Thailand: Introduction to Environmental, Social and Governance Law and Practice
Briony Eales, Consultant to Asian Development Bank, Philippines: Climate Change Liability and Risk
Dominique Hogan-Doran SC, Senior Counsel, Director, Natural Hazards Research Australia: Australia’s Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements: Insights, Experience, Lessons to be Learned for ESG Analysis
Dominic Tayco, Director, Thaddeus Martin: Governance and Risk with a focus on Cyber Security
Dr. Georgina Lloyd, Regional Coordinator (Asia and the Pacific) of Environmental Law and Governance for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Environmental Rule of Law, Montevideo V and ESG