Global climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. The Center for Climate Change Law (CCCL) at Columbia Law School develops new legal techniques to fight climate change and trains people in their use. It does so in conjunction with the renowned scientists of Columbia University, and in close cooperation with the governmental and nongovernmental organizations that are grappling with the legal and policy issues raised by climate change.
President Obama has repeatedly stated that adopting a comprehensive legislative and administrative program to address climate change is one of his highest priorities. On June 26, 2009, the House of Representatives passed a sweeping climate change bill, and the Senate is now actively considering the issue. Thus the coming years promise to be an exceptionally productive and important period in addressing these issues.
The CCCL is led by Director and Professor of Professional Practice, Michael Gerrard. The preeminent environmental lawyer in New York and one of the most prominent in the world, Professor Gerrard is editor of the leading book in the field, Global Climate Change and U.S. Law. Working with Columbia University’s Earth Institute, one of the world’s leading academic centers for addressing climate change, the CCCL is uniquely positioned to provide vision and leadership in the field of climate change law.
NEW!
Working Paper on International Executive Agreements on Climate Change
Working Paper on Developing Municipal Wind Energy Ordinances added to Municipal CC Laws Resource Center
Upcoming New York Metro Area Climate Events, click here
Municipal Climate Change Laws Resource Center
Climate Regulation Tracking Service
"Coal-Fired Powerplants Dominate Climate Change Litigation"
Climate Legislation Resource Center, including database of rulemakings and other federal agency mandates of Waxman-Markey bill
September 23 Waxman-Markey Debate video, click here
October 5 Road to Copenhagen Panel Discussion video, click here
For presentation materials, click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday & Saturday, February 5 - 6, 2010
Implementing Climate Change Policy: Looking Forward to the Hard Part
Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
