Construction and The Climate

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Construction and The Climate

The built environment and construction sector accounts for 38% of global carbon emissions and it has been estimated that globally every week we build the equivalent of a city the size of Paris. The building sector is therefore well-positioned to have a significant impact on emissions reductions – future legal requirements and case law will reflect this. This podcast focusses on what the trends in climate change related litigation, legislation and guidance mean for our construction sector clients.

  1. 25 JUN

    Climate Liability – Luciano Lliuya v RWE

    In this episode, Camilla and Ruth discuss the recent decision of the Higher Regional Court of Hamm in Lliuya v RWE and what this might mean for the construction sector.

    18 min

  2. 21 MAY

    Adjudication and the Climate

    In this episode, Camilla and Ruth are joined by Jonathan Cope and Matthew Molloy. Jonathan and Matt both originally qualified and practised as quantity surveyors before undertaking their legal training. They are extremely experienced dispute resolvers and they have been appointed in almost 1500 construction and engineering disputes. They are the authors ‘Adjudicating Construction and Engineering Disputes’. Jonathan and Matt share insights on adjudicating disputes relevant to sustainability and the climate.

    27 min

  3. 7 MAY

    Climate Considerations and the Global Regulation of Embodied Carbon

    Camilla and Ruth are joined by Will Arnold. Will is head of climate action at The Institution of Structural Engineers. Will leads the Institution’s response to the climate emergency, bringing sustainability action into all aspects of its work Will shares his insights into the regulation of embodied carbon around the world.

    13 min

  4. 27 MAR

    Construction, the Climate and Insurance

    In this episode, Camilla and Ruth are joined by Anthony Wenton, Research Fellow in Public International Law at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL). Anthony shares insights on developing case law in insurance disputes concerning climate change related damages – particularly US case law. Together, they explore the relevance of insurance in the context of climate change related disputes.

    26 min

  5. 17 FEB

    Construction, the Climate and Professional Negligence

    In this episode, Camilla and Ruth discuss duties of construction professionals in relation to climate change. This podcast captures some, but not all, of a chapter written by Camilla, Ruth and Marion Smith KC in a book put together by barristers of 39 Essex Chambers entitled The Law of Net Zero and Nature Positive.

    19 min

  6. 23 JAN

    Decarbonizing Infrastructure

    In this episode, Camilla and Ruth are joined by Andrew Kidd, Director of Environmental Sustainability for the Lower Thames Crossing at National Highways. Andrew shares insights into his role leading National Highways’ decarbonisation strategy for the Lower Thames Crossing. Together, they explore innovative approaches to designing low-carbon infrastructure and its impact on sustainability in large-scale projects.

    21 min

  7. 9 JAN

    Timber and Greener Construction

    In this episode, Ruth and Camilla discuss the use of timber in construction with Andrew Carpenter (CEO of the Structural Timber Association/STA). Over a career spanning over 40 years, Andrew has played an active part in the construction industry, focusing on business development, best practices and the sector’s improvement agenda.

    14 min

  8. 28/11/2024

    Climate considerations and the National Planning Policy Framework

    Ruth and Camilla discuss climate considerations and the National Planning Policy Framework with 39 Essex Chambers barristers, Richard Harwood KC. They discuss proposed reforms to the NPPF along with other changes to the planning system and their potential impact on the construction sector.

    24 min
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The built environment and construction sector accounts for 38% of global carbon emissions and it has been estimated that globally every week we build the equivalent of a city the size of Paris. The building sector is therefore well-positioned to have a significant impact on emissions reductions – future legal requirements and case law will reflect this. This podcast focusses on what the trends in climate change related litigation, legislation and guidance mean for our construction sector clients.

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    39 Essex Chambers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
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    © Copyright 2025 39 Essex Chambers
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