ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In Japan, climate litigation ( / Kiko soshou ) has been used to challenge the legality of the construction and operation of the coal-fired power plants and promote coal phase-out. Subsequently, two administrative cases were filed, one in Kobe in 2018 ( Citizens Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. Sendai Power Station ).

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

JUNE 1, 2022

Japan , their case challenging the legality of a governmental approval that allows for the construction and operation of new coal-fired power plants. In its Nationally Determined Contribution , Japan has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 46% in 2030 from 2013 levels and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By 2030, Colombia aims to reduce its emissions by 51% in all sectors and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. So far, the country has adopted several laws to strengthen the legal framework towards achieving these goals. Among the main legal statutes are: Law 164 of 1994 on the UNFCCC. of the national total.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

JULY 2, 2021

The court found that the Commission adequately explained its rationale for rejecting the dollar figure adopted by the administrative law judge. Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. BP p.l.c. , 19-1644 (4th Cir. June 22, 2021). United States , No. 19-35708 (9th Cir. June 21, 2021). Górska et al.

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