Laura Clarke

Laura Clarke, CEO of ClientEarth, a legal NGO fighting environmental harm, joins the conversation to discuss a landmark case initiated by law students from Pacific island nations that ascended to the International Court of Justice. They explore the court's game-changing ruling obligating countries to act on climate change, its implications for statehood amidst rising sea levels, and the intersection of climate action with human rights. Clarke highlights the global urgency for legal reforms and the role of litigation in demanding accountability from polluters.