17th NOVEMBER 2025
This year marks the 7th anniversary of the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. In the past we have covered topics as diverse as Fast Fashion and Air Pollution, and universities from Malawi to Delhi to Berlin and California have taken part.
Our theme is "Decarbonization: A just transition." What does decarbonization actually entail? How quickly or easily can it be achieved? Can we compel governments to take action? How do we ensure that the most vulnerable in society don't end up footing the bill for change - again?
These are just some of the points you and your Law Clinic might like to look into; and it is entirely up to you to decide what you do and how. Check out our blog to see some of the things university law clinics cross the world have done in previous years.
EXAMPLES
The GDA is now in its 7th year. In previous years, people have got involved in some creative ways:
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LITTER PICKS
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HOLDING TALKS WITH STAFF, STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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EATING VEGAN FOR A DAY
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WRITING A REPORT
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DOING RESEARCH AND PRESENTING IT TO RELEVANT AUTHORITIES
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VOLUNTEERING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITIES
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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
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SIGNING OUR CLIMATE JUSTICE PLEDGE
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ART INSTALLATIONS
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UPCYCLED FASHION SHOWS
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MONITORING AIR QUALITY
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TAKING LEGAL ACTION
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DESIGNING LEGAL TOOLKITS TO HELP TAKE ACTION
What are we doing this year?
We are still deciding what we at the University of York Baroness Hale Legal Clinic will be doing this year on this issue. Once you have decided what you are doing let us know by sending us a blog post or pictures to: laws511@york.ac.uk
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Last year we organised a poster display in the foyer of our law school and spent the day talking to law students and staff about the issues we had researched.