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Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin ‘All of us can take small steps to contribute to a more sustainable planet. Together with the association, this year’s organising committee has been inspired to do just that: take action to be more sustainable! It’s important for us to show that not only the legal profession can inspire change towards a better future, but we can also take some actions together on the occasion of this year’s congress.’ Manuela Cavallo Chair, Organising Committee, 2019 Congress This year, AIJA’s 57th International Young Lawyers’ Congress commits several actions towards the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, according to the UN. Under the theme ‘Sustainability and the Law: Planet. People. Future’, the congress will take place from 3-7 September at the Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, in Rome.…

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Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin The congress, organised annually by AIJA, will take place from 3-7 September at the Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, in Rome. Under this year’s theme ‘Sustainability and the Law: Planet. People. Future’, over 700 international legal professionals are expected to explore the ways in which today’s digitalised and globalised world can become more sustainable. Participants will include private practice lawyers, in-house counsel, entrepreneurs, business leaders, as well as representatives from UN bodies and governments. The theme of this year’s congress is inspired by the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, according to the UN. To encourage debate, the event will be structured around three thematic areas to build up extensive knowledge and awareness around these SDGs: 1. sustainable society The first day of academic sessions (Wednesday…

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