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Panel Discussion

From Advisory to Action: Making the ICJ Advisory Opinion Count

Wednesday 7 October 2026 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Ballroom 3

About this session

Join an impactful panel discussion centered on how tangible climate action can be taken to support the 2025 ICJ advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect to Climate Change. We aim to share perspectives from relevant governmental, academic and community stakeholders with strong representation from the Pacific region. The event will aim to have high level representation from all participating states, showcasing a wide range of expertise.

Topics

Action agenda
Clean energy transition Cross-sectoral action
Climate themes
Just Transition Mitigation Adaptation Resilience Loss & Damage Inclusion Multilateral Participation (NDC, BTR & NAP)
Constituencies
Civil Society Business and industry Local government and subnationals

Speakers

RR
Rt Hon. Ralph Regenvanu
Minister for Climate Change
Government of Vanuatu
JV
H.E. Jan Versteeg
Climate Envoy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
LS
Ms Lee-Anne Sackett
Special Envoy for Climate Justice
Government of Vanuatu
SM
Dr. Siobhan McDonnell
Special Advisor on Resettlement/ Relocation for the government of the Republic of Vanuatu
WH
Hon. Wopke Hoekstra
he European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth
PC
Ms Patricia Chand Moderator
University of Fiji

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Where
Ballroom 3
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
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Organised by
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New Zealand and University of Fiji
Places
155 of 180 taken
WEB ID
CKBWWGC3
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