Climate change is no longer just an issue for ESG specialists - it affects everyone. In today's world, the legal community has a crucial role to play in driving the climate change agenda forward. This article is based on ten interviews with over 10 influential General and Legal Counsels to understand the crucial role that legal teams can play in driving the environmental agenda forward, and is related to SDGs 13 and 16.
Register today for the ninth RELX SDG Inspiration Day - a free, online event for thought leaders, corporate representatives, students, investors, government and NGOs to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. The UN General assembly created this day to signify the struggle to end the policy of apartheid in South Africa and call on the the international community to end all forms of racial discrimination.
LexisNexis Legal & Professional hosted a panel discussion, Lawyers and the Climate Emergency, in partnership with the International Law Book Facility (ILBF).
This article demonstrates the power of the ADAM Program in locating missing children, relating to SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. The ADAM Program is the result of a 20 year partnership between LexisNexis Risk Solutions and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).
This article discusses the tool created by the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation that helps track and compare of the torrent of U.S. electoral law changes, relating to SDG 16.
This LexisNexis Legal & Professional report highlights the millions of people throughout the UK who live in legal aid deserts with limited or no access to legal aid providers, relating to SDG 16.
This Viewpoint supports SDGs 3 and 16 by by exploring decolonising interventions in planetary health. The authors highlight intercultural thinking in order to promote anticolonial, antiracist approaches to climate change and health inequities.
In The World We Want we explore key themes related to the SDGs: leadership, innovation and youth. Dr. Márcia Balisciano, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, interviews influencers and thought leaders across disciplines on key topics to achieve the global goals.
