The consequences of pollution and environmental degradation are no longer a distant threat. They are here and now—visible in polluted rivers, devastated forests, and the daily destruction of natural resources across the Western Balkans and Europe. The question of accountability is becoming increasingly urgent: how can our laws, institutions, and society as a whole respond to the challenges already before us?
Join the AIRE Centre for a high-level webinar on Monday, 7 July 2025 (12:30–14:00 CET), bringing together legal, policy, and academic voices to explore how environmental accountability is evolving in both international and national systems. Join the webinar via this link.
Featuring a keynote by Judge Tim Eicke of the European Court of Human Rights and the presentation of the AIRE Centre’s new report Human Rights and Environmental Protection in Europe, the event will also spotlight local and regional case studies from Western Balkans — focusing on enforcement gaps, practical reform, and the role of courts, inspectorates, and civil society.
Speakers:
- Amina Hujdur, Outreach and Communications Manager, The AIRE Centre (Moderator)
- Tim Eicke, Judge, European Court of Human Rights (Keynote)
- Nevena Kostić, Senior Legal Adviser, The AIRE Centre
- William Ferris, Associate, Clyde & Co (Global Projects & Construction)
- Ivana Stjelja, Research Associate, Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade
This webinar is intended for judges, prosecutors, inspection authorities, policymakers, civil society organisations, lawyers, environmental defenders, media, and researchers from across the region.
No prior registration is required. The working language is English.
Participants are welcome to contribute questions or comments in their native languages via the chat function.
