Legal Planet
MARCH 7, 2024
Back in 2019, at the last face-to-face Assembly, the Swiss proposed a resolution to assess the science and possible governance of ‘climate altering techniques’ aka geoengineering. No steps have been taken towards stronger governance of experiments and development of SRM. Where does this leave us?
Law Columbia
APRIL 24, 2023
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. Assuming the ITLOS will assert jurisdiction, this post’s objective is twofold.
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Law Columbia
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Given this, over the last century, a large body of international law has been developed to govern ocean-based activities. The Statement adopted this month declares: “The governing bodies are of the view that the requirements set out in the [2010] Assessment Framework for Scientific Research Involving Ocean Fertilization.
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 18, 2024
Contact: dresdencared@gmail.com Dundas Beers + Blooms 2024 Monday, April 22 at 7:00 pm SHED Brewing, 65 Hatt Street, Dundas, ON An evening with author and natural garden advocate Lorraine Johnson on Earth Day, Monday April 22, as we talk about the intersections of climate change and biodiversity.
Law Columbia
APRIL 22, 2021
How would such a legal system work, and could giving rights to nature help in the legal battle against climate change? Over the last decade, courts, legislatures and various bodies of government in countries around the world have sought and won ecosystem protection through nature rights. A few case studies offer some insight.
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 18, 2024
Contact: dresdencared@gmail.com Dundas Beers + Blooms 2024 Monday, April 22 at 7:00 pm SHED Brewing, 65 Hatt Street, Dundas, ON An evening with author and natural garden advocate Lorraine Johnson on Earth Day, Monday April 22, as we talk about the intersections of climate change and biodiversity.
Law Columbia
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The court ruled that the failure to set specific mitigation measures to slow climate change, in accordance with the state’s obligations under European and international law, is unlawful and infringes the plaintiffs’ right to a favorable environment. Background to the claim. R ), which was created in 2019 to bring this case.
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