Justice John Carey, Judge of the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea and Judge Administrator of the Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence, will represent the PNGCJE as a featured speaker at the prestigious Climate Law and Governance Day 2026 (CLGD 2026), to be held on 13 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31).
The international forum will bring together leading judges, legal experts, academics, policymakers, and climate governance practitioners from around the world to discuss legal and governance solutions to global climate challenges. Hosted both in person at Antalya Bilim University and online, the event forms part of the official programme associated with COP31.
Justice Carey will participate as a speaker in the session titled “Mainstreaming Climate Literacy for In-House Counsel and Continuing Legal Education”, which explores the growing importance of climate literacy as a core professional competency for lawyers, judges, bar associations, and legal institutions. The session will examine how climate-related legal education can support effective decision-making and strengthen legal responses to contemporary environmental challenges.
His participation reflects Papua New Guinea’s growing engagement in international discussions on climate justice, environmental governance, and the rule of law. It also highlights the important role of the judiciary in promoting legal awareness and strengthening institutional capacity to respond to climate-related issues affecting communities across the Pacific region.
The Climate Law and Governance Day programme features distinguished speakers from leading international institutions, universities, courts, legal associations, and multilateral organisations, providing a global platform for advancing legal solutions to climate change and sustainable development challenges.
Speaking ahead of the event, Justice John Carey said participation in international forums such as CLGD 2026 provides valuable opportunities for judicial officers and legal practitioners to
share experiences, strengthen professional networks, and contribute to global discussions on climate governance and environmental justice.
The PNGCJE welcomes this opportunity for Justice Carey to contribute to an important global dialogue and showcase Papua New Guinea’s perspectives on climate law, judicial education, and sustainable development.