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

Vermont Law

During his United Nations (“UN”) Speech, Brazil President Bolsonaro made clear his government’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development to benefit Brazil and the world. by world leaders regarding the Bolsonaro administration’s inaction to prevent or stop the burning of the Amazon rainforest—.

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Guest Commentary: Brazilian’s first tort climate case for illegal deforestation in Amazonia

Law Columbia

Over the last year Brazil has seen numerous innovative climate litigation claims filed that have questioned the country’s climate policies and general effects of activities on climate change. (I The Amazon rainforest, the country’s not-so-secret weapon to mitigate climate change, features prominently in the litigation.

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Banking Against Science: Financial Institutions Continue to Fund Climate Destruction

Union of Concerned Scientists

At the start of the recent COP 27 climate meeting in Egypt, a United Nations report on the role of financial institutions in controlling climate change said, “There is no room for new investment in fossil fuel supply.”. Climate change is a material risk, but it is only one factor in an investment decision.” .

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Back in the game: Brazil’s reengagement in climate governance

Law Columbia

After all, to achieve the main goal of the Paris Agreement , namely keeping the rising global average temperature below 2°C (35.6°F) C above pre-industrial levels (Paris Agreement, art. After all, to achieve the main goal of the Paris Agreement , namely keeping the rising global average temperature below 2°C (35.6°F)