International Conference on Environmental Protection Supported by AEA-EAL was Held in Gdańsk, Poland

On October 24, 2025, the University of Gdańsk hosted the International Conference on “The Right to an Adequate Quality Environment and Its Protection: Perspectives of the Public Sector, Entrepreneurs and Individuals.”

The event was co-organized by the Gdańsk Bar Association of Attorneys-at-Law and the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Gdańsk, in collaboration with the European Association of Lawyers (AEA-EAL).

The conference brought together 20 distinguished speakers from around the world — including representatives from Indonesia, France, Belgium, and Georgia — spanning academia, legal practice, government, NGOs, and the business sector. Among the speakers were representatives of the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, and the European Association of Lawyers (AEA-EAL). AEA-EAL was represented by Immediate Past President Maria Ślązak, Chairman of the Sustainable Development Law Commission Giorgi Tshekhani, Attorney at Law Magdalena Witkowska, and Attorney at Law Patrick Van Cauwenberghe.

Beyond the formal sessions, participants enjoyed valuable opportunities for networking and exchange, exploring avenues for future cooperation. The conference underscored the crucial role of collaboration among academia, lawyers, NGOs, and governmental institutions in advancing environmental protection — a key challenge for the legal profession in the 21st century.