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Dr. Ruth Dagan Appointed Co-Chair of the IETA Legal Working Group

24 November 2025

Herzog is pleased to announce that Dr. Ruth Dagan, partner and Head of the Environment & Climate Change Practice, has been appointed as Co-Chair of the IETA Legal Working Group.

IETA is the leading global organization representing businesses committed to smart, well-designed and effective carbon markets, to help achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Members if IETA include leading international companies from across the carbon trading cycle.

Dr. Dagan brings to the role over two decades of experience in international climate and environmental law, with deep expertise in carbon markets, climate finance, and regulatory frameworks. She has also served for the past 3 years as an advisor to the UNFCCC Legal Affairs Division, where she contributed to the development of the Article 6 rules and procedures.

Herzog’s Environment and Climate Change practice is recognized for its innovative and in-depth policy and legal work in carbon markets. Our team advises international clients on the development and implementation of compliance and voluntary carbon strategies, finance of offtake agreements, and novel carbon methodologies across sectors. The practice is recognized as a top-tier firm by the Chambers Global Guide.

Dr. Dagan will serve as co-chair of the IETA Legal Working Group alongside Lisa (Elisabeth) DeMarco, Senior Partner & CEO of Resilient LLP, one of the world’s leading climate-change lawyers.

We congratulate Dr. Dagan on her appointment and thank Lisa for her continued leadership, as the Working Group advances the legal foundations of global carbon markets and supports the development of market-based climate solutions.

We are proud of Dr. Dagan and remain committed to strengthening the firm’s global leadership within the climate change and carbon markets ecosystem.

 

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