Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Perhaps less excitingly, but more consequentially, Brazil also has a long tradition of progressive environmental policies and climate governance, playing a key role in several international conferences. The current scenario adds complexity to the perennially intricate climate governance regime.

Paris Agreement 52

Paris Agreement Government Deforestation Sustainable Development 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The high demand for balsa wood in blades for lightweight structural support has linked the wind industry’s demand to increased Amazon rainforest logging and balsa plantation farming. The company aims to make all its blades fully recyclable by 2030. Some strategies include: Ensure an ethical, sustainable supply of balsa wood.

Recycling 202

Recycling Wind Power Technology Technology 202

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A year ago, GFANZ said all its members “must align” their portfolios to the UN’s Race to Zero “stringent criteria” aimed at halving global emissions by 2030 and bringing net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. It is a coalition of more than 550 of the world’s top financial institutions controlling more than $150 trillion in assets.

Fossil Fuels 248

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Renewable Energy 248

Law Columbia

JUNE 16, 2021

The Amazon rainforest, the country’s not-so-secret weapon to mitigate climate change, features prominently in the litigation. Cases have targeted the federal government for failure to contain a surge in deforestation and the federal environmental agency for easing timber exportation requirements. 225), the San Salvador Protocol (art.

Deforestation 52

Deforestation Climate Change Paris Agreement 2018 52