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Author: Louise Williams
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Law, Community and Collective Power – Keynote Plenary by Tetiana Sakharuk
Tetiana Sakharuk, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Ukraine and a former practising lawyer, delivered an address highlighting the vital role of the legal profession and business leaders in strengthening the “social” pillar of ESG — particularly during times of crisis. Read more here.
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United Nations Global Compact and GAIL – A Keynote Presentation
This session highlighted the strategic collaboration between the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
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MEDIA BACKGROUNDER: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Climate Risk Case
Young Canadians Challenge CPP Investments Over Climate Risk. Find out more.
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Hogan Lovells Event – Rights of Rivers: Fireside chat with Monica Feria-Tinta
Join Hogan Lovells for an energising fireside chat with the remarkable Monica Feria-Tinta, a leading light in public international law and a passionate advocate for the Rights of Nature. Event details here.
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I Am an Impact Lawyer: Getting to Know Rick Davis, Managing Partner at LOHAS
This new series by GAIL North America will spotlight our members across the United States and the diverse ways they are practising impact law. For this article, we hear from Rick Davis from LOHAS.
Benefit Corporations and B Corps, Blended Finance, Business and Human Rights, Business for Good, Climate and Environment, Corporate Governance, Development Finance, ESG, Impact Finance, Innovative Legal Structures, Legislation and Regulation, Mission driven businesses, Philanthropy, Public Interest Litigation, Steward Ownership, Systems Change -
Over 3,000 climate litigation cases are reshaping global climate policy today
The article reports on a UNEP–Sabin Center study showing that climate litigation is rapidly expanding worldwide, shaping global climate accountability while also facing growing anti-climate legal challenges.
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Climate risk is professional risk – new tools for commercial lawyers
The article describes how The Chancery Lane Project created practical climate risk toolkits to help lawyers integrate physical and transition risks into routine legal advice, reflecting the growing view that climate literacy is now a core professional obligation.
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A Few Words from the GAIL President – Q3 2025
Michael Ryland, the President of GAIL, reflects on the upcoming Mexico Summit and discusses how impact lawyers must look ahead to address challenges.
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Impact integration – advancing reporting & management practices in pension funds
GAIL member Pensions for Purpose has published a new Impact Lens paper exploring how pension funds are currently using impact reporting. Find out more here.
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The Legal Landscape in Asia Pacific: Impact Law Updates
We are delighted to share the Q3 Impact Law Update for the Asia Pacific region. Read this for an overview of what is happening in countries throughout the region in APAC.