Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The high demand for balsa wood in blades for lightweight structural support has linked the wind industry’s demand to increased Amazon rainforest logging and balsa plantation farming. Some strategies include: Ensure an ethical, sustainable supply of balsa wood. Increase recyclable blade research and development.
Legal Planet
JULY 13, 2021
Should the crime be adopted, individuals falling under the jurisdiction of the Court could be prosecuted for acts meeting the standard, bringing a level of personal accountability that should significantly change the behavior of decision-makers in government and industry.
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Law Columbia
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
With the largest rainforest in the world, the largest freshwater reserves on the planet and the most significant amount of arable land where food is produced, the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight against climate change is undeniable. By Maria Antonia Tigre, Florencia Ortúzar, Javier Dávalos.
Vermont Law
AUGUST 17, 2023
Additionally, establishing transparent governance structures to ensure effective allocation and management of these funds and involving local communities, NGOs, and relevant government agencies can further community participation.
Law Columbia
JUNE 16, 2021
The Amazon rainforest, the country’s not-so-secret weapon to mitigate climate change, features prominently in the litigation. Cases have targeted the federal government for failure to contain a surge in deforestation and the federal environmental agency for easing timber exportation requirements. 1005885-78.2021.4.01.3200.
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Perhaps less excitingly, but more consequentially, Brazil also has a long tradition of progressive environmental policies and climate governance, playing a key role in several international conferences. The current scenario adds complexity to the perennially intricate climate governance regime.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Unnamed bank executives told the Financial Times that their cold feet were due to fears of being sued for not hitting targets while governments and other entities were hardly unified on agreeing to uniform commitments to cut emissions. Morgan and Bank of America threatening to pull out of GFANZ.
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