The School of Law, in collaboration with the Department of Statistics and Data Science and Christites for Climate Action, is organising a guest lecture titled “Environmental Law in the Age of Climate Change: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals” on 5 November 2026 at the Auditorium, Central Block, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus.

The session aims to explore contemporary environmental challenges, legal and policy responses to climate change, environmental governance, and the role of data-driven approaches in promoting sustainable development. It will provide students with interdisciplinary insights into how legal frameworks, statistical analysis, and evidence-based policymaking can contribute to climate resilience and sustainable development.

The lecture will also highlight the relevance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Climate Action, Responsible Consumption and Production, Life Below Water, and Life on Land.

The session will be delivered by Dr Raju Narayana Swamy, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Kerala, offering students an opportunity to engage with practical perspectives on environmental law, public administration, and sustainable development.