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A look back at significant decisions in climate litigation in 2021

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A look back at significant decisions in climate litigation in 2021. 2021 was a significant year for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. A first decision in climate litigation against private actors. By Maria Antonia Tigre.

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court mandates concrete carbon-reduction targets through 2049

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It mandated that the government develop concrete plans for emission reductions through 2049, addressing climate campaigners’ concerns that current measures violate their rights. This decision followed two public hearings in April and May, involving input from civic groups, scholars, and government representatives.

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Chile’s Lithium Boom: A Green Revolution or Environmental Ruin?

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These pressures are further compounded by social tensions , as Indigenous communities are frequently excluded from decision-making processes, raising concerns about environmental justice and the equitable governance of natural resources. Initially, this restriction was based on lithiums potential use in nuclear energy.

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May 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Koati. and non-U.S. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONS TO THE CLIMATE CASE CHART SINCE UPDATE # 145.

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