Mon, 26 Aug
|Old College, The University of Edinburgh
The Green Court - The "Spaceport" Case
The Green Court is an interactive environmental moot court. We will discuss environmental law issues based on real life examples.
Time & Location
26 Aug 2019, 14:00 – 17:00
Old College, The University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK
About The Event
The "Spaceport" Case is the second in a series of Green Court debates organized by UN House Scotland. Our mission is to create a forum for debate in which ideas can be articulated and tested through simulation, whereas formal procedures may prevent these ideas from being discussed. The "Spaceport" Case tackles the environmental controversies surrounding the construction of a rocket-launch facility in North Uist, an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
Will space exploration and innovation prevail over climate concerns and environmental conservation? Join us in an academic discussion of the conflicts between environmental protection and economic development.
To access a briefing report on the Spaceport in North Uist, please click here.
There are no tickets for this event, attendance is free. Please register through Eventbrite.
Email hannah.barrett@unhscotland.org.uk with any questions.