APCEL-CNCS Executive Programme: Legal and Regulatory Issues on Climate Change in Singapore
April
03
Thursday
| Time: | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (SGT) |
| Venue: | Seminar Room 4-4 (Block B, Level 4) NUS Law Bukit Timah Campus 469G Bukit Timah Road |
| Type of Participation: | Open To Public |
Description
In 2021, Singapore’s Parliament declared climate change to be a global emergency. This was a milestone in Singapore’s rapid law and policy-making towards the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal is enshrined in international law and Singapore has committed in its Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to achieve it. At the same time, Singapore has identified growth opportunities in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. It aspires to be a regional carbon trading and services hub.
Singapore’s growing body of climate change law features climate change disclosure requirements for major corporations and a Carbon Pricing Act which is accompanied by an International Carbon Credit (ICC) framework. Company directors are being advised to consider climate impacts carefully in their decision-making at the risk of failing to fulfill their legal duties. Regulators are also stepping up against greenwashing to protect consumers and businesses.
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing regulatory landscape that lawyers and their clients have to navigate.
Speakers:
Melissa Low
Research Fellow
NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions
Seminar: UN Climate Framework – the Paris Agreement and Singapore’s Nationally Determined Contribution
Peter Zaman
Partner
HFW
Seminar: Legal and Regulatory Issues in Carbon Markets
Joseph Chun
Partner, ESG Practice, Shook Lin & Bok LLP and Adjunct Associate Professor, NUS Law
Seminar: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Latest Legal Developments
Ernest Lim
Vice Dean (Faculty Development), Professor, NUS Law
Seminar: Companies and Climate Change: Directors’ Duties and Disclosure Obligations
** Programme subject to change.
Fees Applicable
Normal rate – S$490.50 (including 9% GST)
Early bird extended! (register before 23 March 2025) – S$280 (including 9% GST)
Registration
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Fees are to be paid before the commencement of the event with exception of e-invoices (if applicable).
2. Fees paid are non-refundable (if applicable).
3. Registration is transferable within the same organisation if the request is made at least one week before the event.
4. By filling up this Registration Form,
i. Participants agree and consent that their personal data provided in this form may be collected, used, processed, and disclosed by NUS and the event organisers for the purposes of processing their registration, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and all subsidiary legislation related thereto.
In respect to disclosure, NUS may disclose participants personal data to thirdparties (which may be in or outside of Singapore) where necessary for such purposes.
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iii. NUS and designated event organisers reserve the right to alter any of the programme or other arrangements for this event, including cancellation or postponement of the event, should circumstances so warrant.
CPD Points
Public CPD Points: 6.5 (Inclusive of 0.5 Public MEC Points)
Practice Area: Multi-disciplinary/Others
Training Level: General
Contact Information
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