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Belgium court rules Belgium’s failure to meet climate obligations amounts to human rights violation

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They failed to take prudent and diligent actions to prevent the inevitable aftermath of climate change. Some of the recommendations from Klimaatzaak are to impose concrete reduction targets, such as 50 percent by 2030. The court accepted that the citizens have a “direct and personal interest” in the climate issue.

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Extension of deadline (to 10 January 2025) for Call for Papers for Special Issue of the Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy on the theme, “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa”

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2021): The Private Side of Transforming our World – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law. ABOUT THE PROJECT Read more about the project The Private Side of Transforming our World UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law here

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European Union announces proposals on combating deforestation, waste management

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The regulation would set mandatory due diligence rules for companies wishing to participate within the EU market, with the overall goal of reducing contributory reasoning for continued deforestation across the planet. trillion for the union per year.

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The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Hearing (Part 2)

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Obligations in the Climate Treaties Due Diligence The International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) asserted that every State has the obligation to do its utmost to limit global warming to 1.5C, and to limit any overshoot as much as possible, and to reverse it.

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Understanding Unsuccessful Climate Litigation: The Spanish Greenpeace Case

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Under Annex 1 of the EU Regulation, by 2030, Spain must have reduced its GHG emissions by 37.7% The PNIEC and the Law on Climate Change include a target of GHG emission reduction of 23% by 2030 compared to 1990. The plaintiffs argued that reducing GHG emissions by 23% compared to 1990 levels by 2030 was insufficient to meet the 1.5º

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8 Must-Ask Questions Before You Hire a Freelance Lawyer

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It’s not hard to see why freelancers could represent 80% of the global workforce by 2030. Time may be tight and deadlines might be on your mind, but take the time to do your due diligence when hiring freelancers. Freelancers can help you reduce costs, improve efficiency, and allow existing employees to focus on core goals and tasks.

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Call for Papers for Special Issue of the Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy on the theme, “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa”

Conflict of Laws

2021): The Private Side of Transforming our World – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law. About the project The Private Side of Transforming our World – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law