In a world grappling with disruptive climate change and an unprecedented and contested transition of our societies towards net zero, climate-related legal action has emerged as a critical force shaping the future of business, government, and society. Without an understanding of how law and regulation is evolving, including the science underpinning these changes and the geopolitical developments shaping them, business leaders, litigators, and government officials are flying blind in the face of shifting financial risks. Understanding the intersection of law and climate change has therefore become paramount for senior leaders and their advisors. The University of Oxford is proud to introduce the second iteration of its executive education course designed around these challenges.

This webinar will introduce the course, which will be held in-person in September 2025. At the webinar, the course co-directors, Professor Thom Wetzer and Dr Rupert Stuart-Smith, will provide an introduction to climate-related legal risk and an overview of the course to give potential applicants an insight into what to expect after they arrive at Oxford.