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Ecodefense Leads Renewed Challenge to Russia's Climate Policy in Constitutional Court
Russia's environmental activist group Ecodefense is challenging the country's climate policy in the Constitutional Court.
May 15, 20243 min read


Landmark Hearing Begins at Inter-American Court on Climate Change and Human Rights Obligations
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights begins public hearings on how countries in the Americas should address the climate crisis.
Apr 23, 20245 min read


India’s Supreme Court Ruling Recognises a Right to be Free From Adverse Effects of Climate Change
The Supreme Court of India balanced the need to protect endangered birds with India's commitment to fighting climate change.
Apr 10, 20245 min read


UK Fashion Giants Agree to Address Greenwashing Practices in CMA Agreement
The UK's CMA announces agreements with ASOS, Boohoo and Asda to ensure they avoid misleading consumers with unsubstantiated green claims.
Mar 30, 20243 min read


EU Green Building Legislation Causes Real Estate Investors to Seek Counsel
The EU's green building push is sparking a real estate scramble as investors seek legal help to navigate costly renovations.
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Aruba Proposes Constitutional Rights of Nature
Aruba proposes constitutional amendment recognising a human right to a clean environment and rights of nature.
Mar 28, 20244 min read


China Strengthens Environmental Protections with Public Interest Litigation
China's environmental litigation landscape is evolving, with successful public interest lawsuits in climate cases.
Mar 12, 20244 min read


ICC Announces Strategic Policy on Environmental Crimes
The International Criminal Court announced a policy initiative for accountability for environmental crimes under its existing jurisdiction.
Mar 7, 20242 min read


SEC to Deliberate Mandatory Climate Disclosures
The SEC will deliberate on the adoption of rules mandating climate disclosures for companies in response to investor demand for transparency
Mar 5, 20243 min read


UN Special Rapporteur Exposes State Repression of Environmental Protest
UN Rapporteur condemns growing global state repression against environmental protesters, citing violations of Aarhus Convention rights.
Mar 5, 20244 min read


Supreme Court to Hear Case on the United States Clean Air Act in Ohio v. EPA
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case against the EPA's "good neighbour" plan for curbing ozone pollution.
Feb 20, 20243 min read


EU Battles Portugal over Natura 2000 and Lithium Mining
Despite promising action on climate change, Portugal risks financial penalties for failing to protect sensitive habitats.
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Can Spreading Misinformation on Climate Change be a Crime Against Humanity? World Council of Churches Petitions ICC
The WCC petitioned the ICC to classify the spread of misinformation by fossil fuel companies as a crime against humanity.
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Free Speech and Climate: Businesses Sue to Block California’s Sweeping Climate Disclosure
In a historic clash, California's climate disclosure laws face a federal lawsuit from a coalition of corporate giants, citing free speech.
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Legal Challenge to UK’s Onshore Wind Exclusion Heats Up
Good Law Project challenges UK's onshore wind exclusion, calling it unlawful and demanding its reinstatement in energy policy.
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Court Blocks Norwegian Oil Expansion, Citing Environmental Rights
A Norwegian court has ruled that the government's approval of three new oil fields in the North Sea violated the country's constitution.
Jan 20, 20242 min read


NGOs Appeal EU Taxonomy Standards for Aviation and Shipping Industries
Can dirty ships and polluting planes masquerade as green investments? A coalition of European NGOs takes on the EU's green finance label.
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Pakistan urges countries to unite against climate change amidst lack of climate finance
Despite Pakistan's low emissions, 1.5 million people remain displaced from 2022 floods as promised aid fell into crippling debt traps.
Jan 14, 20243 min read


UK Lawmakers Push to Block JBS Listing on NYSE Over Amazon Deforestation
UK lawmakers join the chorus of environmental groups, aiming to block Amazon-deforesting meat giant JBS from Wall Street's embrace.
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Swiss Deal with Thai Company marks First-Ever Use of Paris Agreement Article 6.2 Carbon Offset Mechanism
Switzerland and Thailand's landmark carbon credit deal, the first under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.2, sees electric buses in Bangkok.
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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