Views from the Chair.

The article discusses the role of environment, energy, and resource lawyers in addressing pressing societal challenges such as environmental justice, global climate change, and sustainable development. It emphasizes that these issues are not just legal or policy matters, but also human rights and rule-of-law issues. The article highlights the efforts of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) in promoting environmental justice, addressing climate change, and supporting disaster recovery and resilience. It also mentions the publication of a leadership guide for lawyers on sustainability and the participation of SEER in international conferences on climate change. The article concludes by emphasizing the important role that lawyers play in addressing these critical issues. [Extracted from the article]