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COP28 took steps toward safeguarding cultural heritage from climate change

Union of Concerned Scientists

There are three ways in which this issue advanced substantially at the meeting. The launch of the Group of Friends of Culture Based Climate Action COP 28 saw the convening of the first ever multilateral High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Culture-based Climate Action chaired by Brazil and the UAE.

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Arnold & Porter Expands Corporate & Finance Practice, Partner Christopher Willott Joins in New York

Arnold Porter

Willott represents sponsors, borrowers, banks, multi-lateral institutions and export credit agencies with respect to the development, construction, and financing of projects. The team also has represented the IDB and the Islamic Development Bank. About Arnold & Porter's Corporate and Finance Practice.

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Federal Bank Regulators Adopt New Cybersecurity Incident Notification Rule for Banks and Their Third-Party Service Providers

Arnold Porter

On November 23, 2021, the federal banking agencies—i.e., Under the Rule, certain banking organizations are obligated to notify their primary federal regulator promptly, and not later than 36 hours, after the discovery of a “computer-security incident” that rises to the level of a “notification incident.”

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Opinion: At COP28, climate finance takes centre stage

A Greener Life

By Kashmala Kakakhel COP28 will be judged on its solutions to questions of climate finance – for mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage – all of which are deeply contentious issues. No longer can climate finance be considered a stand-alone issue. It is central to achieving almost all goals on the climate agenda.

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Jayati Ghosh – It’s not just analysis, it’s a call for action

Frontiers

In March 2022, Jayati was appointed to the United Nations Secretary General’s High-level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism , mandated to provide a vision for international cooperation to deal with current and future challenges. This seems to be a massive issue across many divides, not just the climate crisis.

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European Green Deal - What is the Just Transition Mechanism?

Energy and Climate Law

Bn from the EU budget and on a European Investment Bank lending of €10 Bn. In this regard, as stated by recital 14 of the proposed regulation on JTF, “the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform […] to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.”

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It is the time for nature: World Environment Day 2020

Manning Law

The World Bank estimates that COVID-19 is likely to cause the first increase in global poverty since 1998. When UNEP provides technical advice on issues as diverse as ecosystem fragmentation, circularity, and food waste, it is for nature. If you do have any issue that requires legal advice please get in touch.

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