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The Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal

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to 2 o C in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Parties to those instruments are set to meet in London next week—from October 2 to 6—to discuss the regulation of so-called “marine geoengineering activities” (among other things). But, in 2013, the parties to the LP adopted an amendment that is intended to be.

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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

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As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013. In its Nationally Determined Contribution , Japan has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 46% in 2030 from 2013 levels and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Both courts took the position that the regulation of GHG emissions was a policy issue.

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Sounding Green vs Being Green: How to finance sustainability?

HumanNature

As per the World Investment Report 2023, much of the growth in international investment in renewable energy, which has nearly tripled since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, was concentrated in developed countries. Transparent country-specific regulations need to be put in place.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

At COP28 , on 9 December, India’s environment and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav affirmed the country’s “trust and confidence” in the Paris Agreement , whilst highlighting the country’s achievements in emissions reduction. To boost domestic supply rather than be reliant on coal, India has aggressively expanded its coal mines.

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The ITLOS Advisory Opinion and Marine Geoengineering: More Questions, Few Answers

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The Planktos proposal never went ahead, but it did prompt the international community to consider whether and how ocean fertilization should be regulated. Later, in 2013, the parties to the London Protocol adopted an amendment on marine geoengineering. The 2013 amendment is intended to be binding but has not yet entered into force.

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Preparing for the SEC’s Continued Focus on ESG in 2022

Arnold Porter

Over the last several years, many investors, regulators and other stakeholders have increasingly sought environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures from public companies. N:Ceres, SEC Climate Guidance & S&P 500 Reporting —2010 to 2013 (February 2014).]]. iii) the physical impacts of climate change.

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October 2019 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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States Filed Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Changes to the Endangered Species Act Regulations. Seventeen states, the District of Columbia, and New York City filed a lawsuit in the federal district court for the Northern District of California challenging amendments to the regulations implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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