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Understanding Unsuccessful Climate Litigation: The Spanish Greenpeace Case

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The decision, formally communicated to the parties on July 27, marks a pivotal moment in climate litigation. This blog post analyzes the Supreme Court’s decision and its implications for climate litigation efforts in Spain and beyond. Under Annex 1 of the EU Regulation, by 2030, Spain must have reduced its GHG emissions by 37.7%

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The Transformation of European Climate Change Litigation: Introduction to the Blog Symposium

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In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change.

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A look back at significant decisions in climate litigation in 2022

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As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. In other types of cases, however, climate litigation saw important advancements this year. By Maria Antonia Tigre. Photo by Matt Palmer on Unsplash.

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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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Guest Commentary: New Italian Constitutional Reform: What it Means for Environmental Protection, Future Generations & Climate Litigation

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The post also illustrates the positive impact the reform is likely to have on climate litigation initiatives in Italy. Adopting a comparative perspective, we draw on constitutional frameworks and recent climate litigation cases in other European jurisdictions. What does the reform bring about?

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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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Reparation for Climate Change at the ECtHR

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C above pre-industrial levels, (6) to specify what this entails, namely: ensuring a [greenhouse gas (GHG)] emission level in 2030 that is net-negative as compared to the emissions in 1990; reducing domestic emissions by 61% below 1990 levels by 2030, and to net-zero by 2050, as the domestic component of a.;

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