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

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So far, the country has adopted several laws to strengthen the legal framework towards achieving these goals. Colombia ’s Legal Climate Framework Colombia’s climate change laws are extensive and align with its open commitment to fight climate change and its devastating effects. Law 629 of 2000 on the Kyoto Protocol.

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Perspective | Transforming the Economics and Governance of Water

Circle of Blue

Water-related crises around the world have shown that current systems of governance and economic organization are unsuited for a world altered by global warming. But the water crisis is global, and it can be solved only with transformational thinking and new governance. Women in Rajasthan, a state in northern India, gather water.

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Analysis: What challenges face Chile’s new ‘environmentalist’ government?

A Greener Life

President-elect Gabriel Boric’s new government must address issues of decarbonisation, water crisis and lithium nationalisation, all while rewriting the country’s constitution. In our government, it will be a priority to avoid this destruction and to have development that is compatible with the environment.”.

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Earthx2022 Law Symposium – April 21, 2022

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On April 21, Earthx2022 will feature a law symposium, entitled “ Responsible Corporate Conduct and the Environment—The “E” of ESG.” Pam’s panel includes thought leaders from academic, corporate, and government spheres. Information about EarthxTV programs including the Law and Nature programs , is also available on-line.

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Environmental groups taking provincial government to court over attack on Hamilton’s official plan

Enviromental Defense

Ontario government served with legal notice over carving up greenbelt lands. It is used to ensure that future planning development appropriately balances social, economic, and environmental interests of the community. Soon after, the Ontario government announced that it would also open parts of the Greenbelt for destruction.

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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”). It creates regulatory instruments, a new crosscutting governance, and opportunities for public participation. Governance. The Climate Act also creates important challenges and opportunities for Chile’s private sector.

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Government of Canada introduces bill to legislate net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

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Yesterday, the Canadian Government introduced legislation, the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act , to achieve Canada’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Act will do the following: Legally bind the Government to a process to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Read Bill C-12 at this link: [link].