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Free Legal Assistance
Legal support at climate talks and in developing climate laws and policies.
Capacity Building
Training to strengthen capacity to engage in international climate negotiations and to implement climate laws domestically.
Resources
Database of LRI’s legal advice, explainers, webinars, training materials and others.
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Olivia Tattarletti, Senior Legal Officer at LRI, sharing expertise at an LRI side event during the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies meetings.
“Merci infiniment pour le résumé de Glasgow. Il tombe à pic car nous avons un atelier de décryptage des résultats de la CdP 26. Il nous sera très utile.” (Thank you so much for the summary from Glasgow. It is timely because we have a workshop to analyse the results of COP 26. It will be very useful to us.)
“Thank you very much for this analysis. Paragraphs 6 i and ii were the most relevant for the question I raised, as these were at the core of the divide. But the document’s broader perspective makes it comprehensive, and I thank you for presenting this. The adoption of the agenda goes in the same line.”
"Can't thank LRI enough for the Paris Guide. So helpful and I'm making a presentation here after understanding the Paris [Agreement] like I'm the author. Thanks to you guys for linking me up."
“Before I depart the UK I would like to express my sincerest gratitude and thanks to yourselves and LRI for giving me the opportunity to participate in the pre-COP26 workshop, and the additional assistance so that I may attend my first COP. Truly a remarkable experience!"
Frequently Asked Questions
LRI offers impartial legal assistance to developing country negotiators involved in the UN climate negotiations. We also work with partner organisations to strengthen legal capacity on climate law more broadly. Our support includes legal advice, training, and open-access resources.
No. LRI provides impartial legal advice to support informed decision-making and does not engage in policy advocacy.
Yes. All requests are treated with strict confidentiality. Trust and impartiality are central to our work. We only publish materials on our website that are not deemed confidential by our beneficiaries.
No. While much of our support is offered during UNFCCC sessions (during subsidiary bodies’ meetings in June and governing bodies’ meetings in November/December), we also provide legal advice, training, and resources year-round.
We welcome experienced legal professionals from all regions. Legal experts contribute pro bono through legal advice and publications that supports LRI’s domestic and international work. There are also opportunities for less experienced lawyers to assist with legal research. Time commitments vary depending on availability and project needs.
