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Third ASEAN Chief Justices Roundtable on Environment (15 – 18 November 2013, Bangkok)
The Third Association of Southeast Asian Nations (“ASEAN”) Chief Justices Roundtable on the Environment (the “Third Roundtable”) convened on 15 – 18 November, 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand to discuss the next steps for cooperation amongst the ASEAN judiciaries to enforce and shape effective environmental law for the region. The Third Roundtable brought together Chief Justices, or their representatives, from member countries of ASEAN, along with other environmental experts. It was jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (“ADB”) and the Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand.
‘Asian Judges Network on Environment’ Launched to Focus on Natural Capital, Environment Laws
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao today formally launched the Asian Judges Network on Environment (AJNE) at the ADB headquarters in Manila, Philippines, creating a platform to generate knowledge on environment challenges among judiciaries and the legal community in Asia and the Pacific.
ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable successfully finished
The fourth ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable on the Role of the Judiciary in Environmental Protection concluded in Hanoi on December 14 after two days of sitting. The event, co-organised by the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focused discussions on cooperation in environment-related issues among ASEAN’s national courts, the Jakarta Common Vision on Environment for ASEAN Judiciaries and the Hanoi Plan of Action.
12 Things to Know in 2012: Green Justice in Asia and the Pacific
The judiciary plays a key role in achieving sustainable development by upholding and enforcing environmental laws. In developing Asia, ADB is helping countries promote green justice through knowledge sharing and capacity building.
First Meeting of ASEAN Judicial Working Group to Deepen Cooperation on Environment
The ASEAN Judiciaries Working Group on Environment met here today for the first time to explore ways to deepen cooperation on the region’s environmental problems in advance of the fourth ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable on Environment taking place in Ha Noi in November.
Third South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice
The Third South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice commenced at the Central Bank today with President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest. Chief Justice Mohan Peiris and ministers were among the participants.
ASEAN Chief Justices agree to promote relations
At the first meeting of Chief Justices of the ASEAN recently organised in Singapore, the Chief Justices agreed to promote close relations and mutual understanding amongst the ASEAN judiciaries.
Judges asked to enforce existing environmental laws
Highlighting the importance and scope of environment Chief Justice of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muhammad Azam Khan on Saturday said that there is need to be more concerned about the protection of environment and enforcement of existing environmental laws in country.
ADB Establishes Network of University Educators to Advance the Practice of Environmental, Climate Change, and Sustainability Law
ADB established a regional network of university teachers, trainers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the teaching and practice of environmental, climate change and sustainability law across the Asia-Pacific.
ADB Supported the Creation of First-of-its-Kind Asia Pacific Judges Network on the Environment (AJNE)
ADB supported the establishment of the Asia Pacific Judges Network on the Environment (AJNE), a dynamic forum that connects judges from over 30 countries. The network is committed to providing capacity building, multilateral exchanges, and knowledge sharing on environmental adjudication, common challenges, and best practices.