Legal Planet
APRIL 13, 2023
Climate litigation is gaining momentum in Brazil as a tool to protect the Amazon rainforest from illegal deforestation. Deforestation in the Amazon decreased significantly (by over 70%) during Lula’s last two terms, while it jumped (about 60%) under President Bolsonaro.
Legal Planet
JULY 5, 2023
According to the Center for International Environmental Law as of April 2023, the World Bank “has financed and incentivized up to $165 billion in fossil fuel investments since the Paris Agreement was signed [in 2015].” percent of GDP in 2020 and are expected to increase to 7.4 trillion or 6.8
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
After all, to achieve the main goal of the Paris Agreement , namely keeping the rising global average temperature below 2°C (35.6°F) C above pre-industrial levels (Paris Agreement, art. After all, to achieve the main goal of the Paris Agreement , namely keeping the rising global average temperature below 2°C (35.6°F)
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
These decisions help implement and operationalize the text of the Paris Agreement, much like regulations clarify statutory law. EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden made a joint announcement of a pledge to cut global methane emissions 30% by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. Global Methane Pledge.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
June 2023 was the hottest June on record, with the majority of locations around the world experiencing temperatures much higher than in recent decades (1991-2020). C above preindustrial levels, the limit that island nations and allies fought for so hard in the Paris Agreement. (It It is important to note that the 1.5°
HumanNature
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Former President Trump left the Paris Agreement on behalf of the U.S. Grassroots movements and local governments continued to act, which led to current President Biden rejoining the Paris Agreement on his term day. Or will we condemn future generations to suffer?” Biden 2021). during his term. degrees Celsius.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 1, 2021
by 2020 against a 2010 baseline. According to the petitioner, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement Brazil has committed to various duties to mitigate climate change. While Brazil achieved its emission reduction goal from the NPCC, the reduction targets of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest were not fulfilled.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
195 
Let's personalize your content