Thursday, October 26, 2017

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 

 

 

CBA Offices

1900 Grant Street, Suite 900

Denver, CO 80203

 

Members - $20

Non-Members - $25

Call- In option- $10

Students - FREE

 

 

 

On June 1, 2017, President Trump announced from the Rose Garden that the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. On August 4, 2017, the US submitted a communication to the United Nations regarding the intent of the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement as soon as it is eligible to do so, consistent with the terms of the agreement. What steps could the US now take to withdraw from, renegotiate, or re-engage in the Paris Agreement? What does this mean for the success of climate mitigation and adaptation efforts led by US Republicans and Democrats; US mayors, cities, and states; and the 165 Parties that remain committed to advancing implementation of the Paris Agreement? What can be done to fill the leadership and funding gaps that the US leaves behind?

 

Our October International Law Section meeting will feature a presentation by Kristi Disney Bruckner and discussion of these current themes. Ms. Bruckner will briefly discuss the international agreements that preceded the Paris Agreement, the basic structure and functions of the Paris Agreement, steps that must be taken for a Party to withdraw from the agreement, and possible scenarios for moving climate mitigation and adaptation efforts forward with or without the US.

 

 

 

Speaker:

Kristi Disney Bruckner- Kristi Disney Bruckner is an attorney licensed in Colorado, specializing in environmental law and policy, and international resources transactions law and policy. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she teaches Global Climate Change Law and Policy, and Sustainable Development and International Trade. Ms. Bruckner currently serves as the Executive Director at Sustainable Development Strategies Group (SDSG), where she develops and implements programs focused on human rights, extractive industries, and sustainable development. These programs include seminars that build the capacity of developing country governments to negotiate and manage natural resource development agreements; workshops to educate government, community and industry stakeholders about roles, rights and responsibilities in mine development initiatives; preparation of validation reports for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and assessment reports for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development; and university-based seminars and internship programs that build the skills of professional leaders around the globe to more sustainably manage natural resources. Prior to her work with SDSG, Ms. Bruckner utilized her background in social work, journalism, and economics to work collaboratively with governments and NGOs on international trade and development issues. She also worked for a leading environmental and personal injury law firm based in New York City.

 

 

 

 

 

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