March 2026

At a time when the climate crisis continues to pose unprecedented social, environmental and legal challenges, higher education plays a crucial role in preparing future professionals to address these complex issues. Building on the success of the first edition, the Climate Justice Living Lab (CJLL) project is launching the second edition of its experimental university courses in Climate Justice at the University of Palermo (UNIPA), the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) in Tarragona, and Mariupol State University (MSU).

Funded by the European Commission, the Climate Justice Living Lab project aims to strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions to respond to climate change through innovative and interdisciplinary teaching approaches. Following the positive experience of the first year, the 48-hour training modules will once again be delivered during the academic year 2025–2026, offering students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of climate law, governance and climate justice.

The second edition further consolidates the collaboration among the partner universities—UNIPA, URV and MSU—together with the environmental association A Sud, a leading organisation in Italy in the field of climate justice and climate litigation. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the courses address the legal, social and political dimensions of the climate crisis, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

As climate-related litigation expands worldwide and climate governance becomes ever more central to public policy, expertise in climate justice is becoming essential for future legal professionals, policymakers, engineers and environmental experts. The CJLL courses provide a unique opportunity to engage with these emerging issues and contribute to shaping more just and sustainable societies.

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