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Business Perspective on the Climate Change-Human Rights Nexus

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Sharm El-Sheikh
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The relationship between business and the environment is a complex policy issue and has matured on the international agenda in recent years. This event will provide insights into recent regulatory developments on environmental matters which have accelerated discussion, planning and preparation for companies to remain both compliant, fit for purpose and avoid any possible future litigation raising from environmental issues.

Panelists

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Klentiana Mahmutaj
Member, The Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
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Heather Grady
VP and Practice Lead on Environment and Climate Change, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
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Richard Pearshouse
Director of Environment and Human Rights Division, Human Rights Watch
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Seema Arora
Deputy Director-General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
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Norine Kennedy
SVP Policy & Global Strategy, United States Council for International Business (USCIB)
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Marie-Christina Dankmeyer
Social Protection and Climate Change Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Moderator

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Roberto Suárez Santos
Secretary-General, IOE, International Organisation of Employers (IOE)