Hague Talks: What Makes Climate Action Just?

As the world turns its attention to the outcomes of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on climate change and human rights, join us at the Peace Palace or online for this special edition of Hague Talks, which asks:

What makes climate action just?

The Hague Talks is a platform which brings together inspiring speakers from different walks of life to share personal perspectives on peace, justice, and the work of creating positive change - right here in the city of peace and justice. In this edition, speakers with backgrounds in law, science, ethics, defence, the arts, and policy will share what just climate action means to them, from their own lived experience. It will be an evening of diverse perspectives, dialogue, and reflection on how The Hague and its global community can help shape a more just climate future.

Speakers:

• Susana Muhamad: Former Colombian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development; President of COP16
• Tom Middendorp: Former Chief of Defence of The Netherlands, founder of International Military Council on Climate and Security, author of "The Climate General", leading global voice on the security implications of climate change.
• Noemi Zenk-Agyei: climate advocate, legal researcher, and co-founder of UNGAE, a diaspora youth organisation connecting African and European youth in global climate diplomacy, who helped mobilise worldwide support for the UN General Assembly’s request for the historic ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion
• Behnam Taebi: Professor of Energy & Climate Ethics at TU Delft, Scientific Director of the Climate Safety & Security Center, and a member of the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council, advising the Dutch government and Parliament on climate policy. 
• Hanna Verboom: Actress, filmmaker, social entrepreneur, and founder of Cinetree and Get It Done

The event will be hosted by Hajar Yagkoubi, presenter on Dutch national news radio and Gen Z trendwatcher.

Practical information:

When: 5.30pm, Monday the 15th of December, 2025

Programme:

• 5.30 - 6.30pm Walk-in and Welcome Drink
• 6.30 - 9.00pm Seated Programme

Where: Peace Palace and online via livestream

Ticket Types: Please select your preferred mode of attendance. Should you prefer to attend online, the livestreaming link will be sent to you in the days prior to the 15th.

About the Hague Talks

Hague Talks is a meeting place for creative minds, peace inventors and game changers in the field of peace and justice. It is a stage and breeding place for new ideas and perspectives, a forum for discussion and a starting point for concrete action. At Hague Talks, we believe that looking at peace and justice from a variety of angles and perspectives sparks innovative thinking and actions. Hague Talks is convinced that creative minds from within and beyond the working field of peace and justice should contribute to its dialogue and promotion.

Hague Talks is a joint initiative of the Municipality of the Hague and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This edition is powered by The Hague Humanity Hub as part of the Hague Project Peace and Justice.

For more information and inquiries, reach out to Valentina Curatella at valentina.curatella@humanityhub.org

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