The Future of California Climate Law & Policy: View to 2030 The ELS Symposium 2017 The 2017 UC Davis Environmental Law Symposium explores California’s role as a prominent national and international climate leader by bringing together legal and policy authorities from government agencies, academia, business, industry, nonprofit organizations, private practice, and communities. The day-long event features panels addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with California’s bold new climate legislation; the relationship between climate change, agriculture, and water scarcity; strategies to promote zero emission vehicles and alternative transportation systems; and the future of our state’s distinctive climate change “foreign policy.” As part of the discussion each panel addresses the potential impacts of President Trump’s political agenda on California climate law and policy. Panel 4: California’s Foreign Policy on Climate Change What role does California play in the international response to climate change? California’s commitment to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions has, in many ways, paved the way for other governmental entities to follow suit. Panelists will teach the audience about California’s international climate policy, including the Under2 MOU coalition, individual strategic partnerships, and participation in international climate negotiations. Lawyers in the audience will learn about the relationship between sub-national governments, climate policy, federal preemption, and foreign relations. Danny Cullenward, Research Associate, Carnegie Institution for Science Richard Frank, Professor, UC Davis School of Law Albert Lin, Professor, UC Davis School of Law Lesley McAllister, Professor, UC Davis School of Law Darien Shanske, Professor, UC Davis School of Law Michael H. Dreibelbis, Latham & Watkins MODERATOR: Jamie Katz, UC Davis School of Law (’18)