Human Rights & Climate Change
Ian Fry
Join the Centre for Law and Social Justice to learn more about Dr Ian Fry's role as Special Rapporteur and the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.
Dr Ian Fry was appointed as Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2022. He is dual citizen of Australia and Tuvalu and is an international environmental law and policy expert. He worked for the Tuvalu government for over 21 years and was appointed as their Ambassador for Climate Change and Environment 2015-2019. Dr Fry also teaches part-time at the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University in Canberra, with a focus on international environmental policy.
There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the lecture.
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Tuesday 8 August 2023
- Location: Zoom
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.