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Climate Change, Danger Seasons and the Need for Global Action

Union of Concerned Scientists

Deadly heatwaves, extreme drought, food and water shortages, catastrophic flooding, rapidly intensifying tropical storms, raging wildfires—around the world, climate change is exacerbating extreme conditions and their harsh toll on people and ecosystems. The fearsome toll of climate impacts is already clear, leading U.N.

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‘La Acción de Cumplimiento’ as a Legal Mechanism to Implement Colombian Climate Change Laws

Law Columbia

In this blog post, we will briefly explain (i) the background of climate change laws in Colombia, (ii) the nature and reach of the ‘ Acción de Cumplimiento ,’ and (iii) the two judgments and their implications for climate action in Colombia. Decree 298 of 2016 on the National Climate Change System.

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Chile Adopts New Climate Change Framework Law: A Paradigm Shift

Law Columbia

On June 13, 2022, Chile published its Climate Change Framework Law (“the Climate Act”). The Climate Act includes a binding goal of net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest, following the recommendations of the IPCC. The Act builds on international recommendations for effective climate legislation.

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Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17

PA Environment Daily

Allegheny College in Crawford County will host the Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2022), June 16–17, 2022. This year's symposium focuses on "Educating the Sustainability Leaders of the Future" and will contribute to development of this fast-growing field.

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The Stream, April 20, 2022: Conservation Groups Say a Canadian Utility Company Failed to Rebuilt Habitats They Destroyed

Circle of Blue

The shortages, caused by years of mismanagement and overextraction, are being exacerbated by climate change. The nonprofit Global Citizen launched several billion-dollar funds focused on meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals, including access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene globally. In Recent Water News.

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Reflections on Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022

Ocean Conservancy

The week also gave us time to look forward as we wrestle with how to address climate change and other major issues threatening our ocean and all the communities that depend on it. My colleagues from the Ocean Justice Advocacy Group (OJAG) continued this pathfinding work, highlighted by our virtual session on day one of CHOW 2022.

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Mural Brings Watershed Daydreams to Life

Academy of Natural Sciences

Philadelphia artist Miriam Singer designed the visionary scene as part of the Global Philadelphia Association’s campaign to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Speaking at the dedication celebration on Nov. “Watershed Daydreams” by Miriam Singer.