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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

Given this, over the last century, a large body of international law has been developed to govern ocean-based activities. It is proving difficult in part because of the highly siloed nature of international environmental law. This is consistent with the precautionary principle that underlies much international environmental law.

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Big Plastic’s arguments against federal plastics regulations crumple in court

Enviromental Defense

The Ecojustice lawyer, acting for Environmental Defence and Oceana, pointed out that the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) requires the government to take precautions from hazards, even those that *may* pose a threat to the environment.

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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

Applicable Law to the ITLOS Advisory Opinion The applicable law for the ITLOS advisory proceedings is determined by Article 293 of UNCLOS. The second part concerns State Parties’ obligations to protect and preserve the marine environment from climate change impacts. 139 , and the South China Sea Arbitration paras.

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Climate Litigation and Children’s Rights: Unpacking the CRC’s New General Comment

Law Columbia

The consultation, which was part of the first drafting phase of the GC, included a thematic workshop with several experts on climate change law, climate change litigation, and their intersection with the rights of children. 11 GC26), with due regard to the precautionary principle (IV. Argentina et al. ).

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework.

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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?

Law Columbia

According to the “Rights of Nature” doctrine, an ecosystem is entitled to legal personhood status and as such, has the right to defend itself in a court of law against harms, including environmental degradation caused by a specific development project or even by climate change. The case is pending a decision. Peru : Alvarez et al v.

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

Law Columbia

The catalyst for the dispute was the Polish authorities’ concession extension to operate the mine until 2026 without carrying out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) as required by European Union (EU) law. Disputes between states over environmental protection are rare, particularly among EU Member States. 71-72 ).