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Navigating the Intersection of Climate Change and the Law of the Sea: Exploring the ITLOS Advisory Opinion’s Substantive Content

Law Columbia

Despite the ongoing debate on whether ITLOS has jurisdiction to issue an advisory opinion on climate change, if the Tribunal asserts jurisdiction (on jurisdiction, see here and here) , there is still much to uncover. However, ITLOS is not responsible for implementing the UNFCCC or the Paris Agreement.

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An Update on the Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Key Outcomes of the October 2023 Meeting of the Parties to the London Convention and Protocol

Law Columbia

The parties to the London Convention and Protocol have argued that restrictions on ocean CDR are justified given “the precautionary approach outlined in article 3” of the London Protocol. This is consistent with the precautionary principle that underlies much international environmental law.

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Guest Commentary: Czech Republic-Poland’s dispute over the Turów mine

Law Columbia

This case was of public interest not only in the Czech Republic and Poland but throughout Europe , as the dispute was part of the conflict between the Polish authorities and the EU institutions on the issue of the rule of law and due to the lack of support by the Polish authorities for the EU’s climate policy. billion for 2021-2027.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Climate change : The process by which the climate changes due to “forcings”. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Forestry and landscape sustainability : Forestry and landscape represent some of the oldest environmental protection laws in the world.

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October 2019 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. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE # 126. and non-U.S. Supreme Court. 17-1258 (D.C.

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February 2020 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. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE #130: FEATURED CASE. and non-U.S. Chao , No.

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Donald Trump v. The Environment: learning from past attempts to dismantle environmental policy

Environmental Europe

A week after the Paris Agreement entered into force, the United States have elected Donald J. Trump as their 45th President – a man who famously described climate change as “ created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. First, that environmental policy is not just made in Washington D.C. –