In this powerful episode, Dr. Miranda Melcher is joined by Dr. Tom Sparks (Director of Just Access) and Dr. Lucas Sanchez (Head of Strategic Litigation at Just Access) for the first part of a two-part conversation exploring the intersection of climate change adaptation, children’s rights, and international law.

Together, they break down a groundbreaking communication that Just Access is submitting to multiple UN Special Rapporteurs, challenging Germany’s approach to climate adaptation for its failure to adequately protect children.

You’ll learn:

🌍 The difference between climate change mitigation and adaptation

⚖️ Why children are disproportionately vulnerable to the effects of climate change

📜 How Germany’s current laws fall short from a human rights perspective

👶 Why a children’s rights-based approach is essential in climate adaptation

🌐 The potential global impact of this first-ever international communication on adaptation

This is the first international effort to set human rights precedents for climate adaptation, building on the momentum of existing climate litigation around mitigation. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in climate justice, human rights law, or strategic litigation.

👉 Part 2 of this conversation will dive into the legal mechanics of the communication process and what outcomes Just Access hopes to see. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it!

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