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Brazil Advances in Climate Change Litigation

Legal Planet

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.

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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. These updates mean India is well on its way to fulfilling its NDCs.

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It is the time for nature: World Environment Day 2020

Manning Law

Now is not the time to set aside environmental laws and norms in the name of recovery, as we have seen done in some places. These funds should be aligned with pro-nature growth in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the upcoming global framework on biodiversity.

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Major developments for global climate litigation: the Human Rights Council recognizes the right to a healthy environment and the Committee on the Rights of the Child publishes its decision in an international youth climate case

Law Columbia

After the adoption of the Paris Agreement, which included a notable recognition of the human rights dimensions of climate change, courts have seen a rights turn in climate litigation. was brought by 16 children and youth against five States (Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, and Turkey) in 2019. In Future Generations v.

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The EU-MERCOSUR Deal: A Litmus Test for Resolving the Growing Paradox of Development and Conservation

Vermont Law

United Nations General Debate – New York, September 24, 2019. Furthermore, the mass-burning of the Amazon rainforest is emitting incredible amounts of carbon, multiplying the effect of deforestation by. The EU claims “through this agreement, the EU and Mercosur are also committed to. Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.

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Week One at COP26: Developments and Takeaways

Law Columbia

These decisions help implement and operationalize the text of the Paris Agreement, much like regulations clarify statutory law. More than 100 countries p ledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. Perhaps even more so than the methane pledge, effort will be needed to ensure the deforestation pledge is met.

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July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. The cities also have filed a motion to amend their complaints to withdraw federal common law public nuisance claims that they added after the district court denied remand.

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