About the Climate Change E-Academy

The Climate Change E-Academy is an interdisciplinary online lecture series delivered jointly by leading experts from Durham University and the National University of Singapore.

Bringing together leading academics, practitioners, policymakers and international experts, the E-Academy offers participants a unique opportunity to engage with the latest developments in climate law, policy and governance from a global and interdisciplinary perspective.

23 July - 26 November 2026.

Join us for a series of live online lectures, expert discussions and interactive sessions exploring some of the most pressing issues shaping climate action today.

Topics Covered

Participants will engage with a broad range of critical topics, including:

Just transition and energy justice
Climate change and human rights
Trade and investment
Artificial intelligence and technological innovation
Climate change and global health
Carbon markets and climate governance
Climate litigation
Oceans and biodiversity
Decarbonisation of the international maritime sector
Regional perspectives and context-specific challenges

Lectures are delivered by internationally recognised academics and practitioners from around the world.

A special COP31 Debrief Roundtable will provide participants with timely insights into the outcomes of COP31, including the latest developments in international climate negotiations and global climate diplomacy.