I was recently interviewed by the co-lead of Headland Consultancy's climate & nature practice, about how the law is scaling climate solutions and the opportunities emerging from the political backlash against climate action.

Fostering non-contentious legal work can drive systemic change, unlock hidden leverage points, and amplify climate action throughout the economy. Recent developments in non-contentious climate legal work, from mapping the field to demonstrating its real-world impact, show the significant opportunity this area holds for accelerating the climate transition.

The need for climate action in shipping doesn’t vanish with a regulatory delay. It becomes more urgent. The question is: how can the industry, which accounts for around 3% of global emissions, continue to make progress while regulation catches up?

As the urgency to address climate change and biodiversity loss intensifies, organisations worldwide recognise the power of contracts as a tool for transformation. In 2024, The Chancery Lane Project saw a significant acceleration in the adoption of climate-aligned clauses – this movement is gaining traction, ensuring that economic activity aligns with global climate goals.