The Oslo Principles: What Legal Obligations Do States Have to Curb Their Carbon Emissions?

Yale Center Beijing invites you to a discussion with the seven experts who were instrumental in producing the Oslo Principles on Global Climate Change Obligations.
Time and Location
Friday, May 13, 2016
Registration: 6:30 – 7:00pm
Remarks: 7:00 – 7:45pm
Q&A: 7:45 - 8:30pm
Yale Center Beijing
8 Jianguomenwai Avenue, 36th Floor, Tower B, IFC Building (Yong’anli Station, Exit C)
Registration and Fees
Ticket: RMB 15 for students; RMB 60 for others.
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Please email yalecenterbeijing@yale.edu if you have any questions, or call Yale Center Beijing at (10) 5909 0200.
The Event
Proposed in early 2015 and backed by distinguished international lawyers, professors and jurists, the Oslo Principles are a framework for governments to commit to meaningful reductions in carbon emissions. The document incorporate mechanisms to accomodate the differential impacts and demands on nations and enterprises, placing most greenhouse gas reduction responsibilities on developed countries.
The Oslo Principles are available at http://globaljustice.macmillan.yale.edu/news/oslo-principles-global-climate-change-obligations. During the event, you will have an opportunity to discuss with seven of the experts who produced the document.
LANGUAGE
The language of the event will be English.