Children experience the climate crisis in myriad and far-reaching
ways, but they are rarely at the center of climate conversations. This
panel discussion will bring together leaders in government, medicine,
philanthropy, and mental health to explore children as both the subjects
and agents of climate policymaking.
We will discuss how the law should consider the unique ways that children experience the climate crisis, and how to include children's perspectives in a broader set of policies in support of a healthy and sustainable future.
DATE
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
5:30 - 7:30pm
LOCATION
NYU School of Law, D’Agostino Hall, Lipton Hall
108 West 3rd Street
New York, NY 10012
PROGRAM
KEYNOTE: Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights; Distinguished Professor of Global Environmental Law, University of Strathclyde Law School
PANELISTS:
- Meredith McDermott, Chief Sustainability & Decarbonization Officer, NYC Public Schools
- Leonardo Trasande,
MD, MPP, Director, Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Ansje Miller, Executive Director, Health and Environmental Funders Network
- Hava Chishti & Allison Su, Gen Z Cohort, Climate Mental Health Network
MODERATOR: Christine Billy, Executive Director, Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law, NYU School of Law
CLE: This event has been approved to offer 1 New York State CLE credit in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly appointed attorneys.
This event is open to the general public. Advance registration is required. Visitors should be prepared to present a valid government-issued photo ID for entry into the building. Attendees should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to avoid security delays.
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