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COP28: Taking Stock Of Progress
The first week of COP28 saw some key outcomes, in particular financial commitments to the Loss and Damage Fund, and an emerging consensus around a pledge to triple renewable energy and increase energy efficiency. However, negotiations relating to the "phase out" or "phase down" of fossil fuels remain contentious and there is still significant work required to finalise the text on the Global Stocktake.
Nature positive is the new net zero
Nature is declining globally at unprecedented rates. This is a significant issue for the global economy and the ability to achieve sustainable growth in the future. has assessed that more than 50 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product (some US$44 trillion) is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its ecosystems, according to the the World Economic Forum (WEF). “Biodiversity protection is not ‘just about nature’.
Inside COP27: Latest Insights And News From Egypt
COP27, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between 7-18 November, 2022. The talks occur at a time of unprecedented turmoil in the global economy, which has disrupted energy and food supply chains, and as extreme weather events take an increasingly heavy toll on nations, as well as on nature.
International carbon markets update
Covid-19 is having a multi-faceted impact on existing and proposed emissions trading initiatives The far-reaching impacts of the measures implemented worldwide to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus will have significant implications for the development of international carbon markets, as well as the ongoing negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
International carbon markets update: The state of play in light of COVID-19
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction The far-reaching impacts of the measures implemented worldwide to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus will have significant implications for the development of international carbon markets, as well as the ongoing UN negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Environment and planning: COVID-19 legislative amendments and the establishment of a Building Recovery Taskforce for Victoria
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction On 23 April 2020, the Victorian Parliament was called back for a single sitting day to consider a raft of bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environment and Planning: COVID-19 legislative amendments and the establishment of a building recovery taskforce for Victoria
Temporary amendments to environment and planning and related legislation 1. Requirements to make documents available for inspection The Planning and Environment Act 1987 (P&E Act) contains a number of provisions that require an entity to make a document available for inspection at that entity’s office free of charge.
Climate change commitments lead to invalidity of Heathrow Airport extension policy
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The UK's "Airports National Policy Statement: new runway capacity and infrastructure at airports in the south east of England" (ANPS), which provided for the extension of Heathrow Airport, has been held to be unlawful because the 2015 Paris Agreement was not considered in its development.
Climate change litigation update
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction Constitutional law and human rights claims Private law Company law and climate risk Planning and permitting Conclusion Introduction Globally, 2019 saw a strong rise in climate related litigation. As at January 2020, the total number of climate change cases filed to date has reached approximately 1,4441, up from 1,302 since our update in March last year.
New funding announced for Queensland carbon farming projects to mitigate climate change
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. 2020 funding rounds Purpose of the Fund Technical requirements Benefits for Fund participants Information for participants 2020 funding rounds On 27 December 2019, the Queensland Government announced that applications for the first round of funding from its $500 million Land Restoration Fund (Fund) will open on 28 January 2020.
Victoria in the midst of a waste crisis: Broad scale reform recommended
Introduction The Legislative Council's Environment and Planning Committee (Committee) has released, and tabled in Parliament, a detailed report into Victoria's recycling and waste management crisis. The Inquiry into Recycling and Waste Management Final Report (Report) follows a seven month investigation by the Committee who reviewed 701 submissions and heard from 135 witnesses.
Implementing a new robust market for climate mitigation outcomes: Are we getting closer?
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The time is now - climate risk a mandatory issue for all boards - Environment - Australia
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Quelling the extinction rebellion
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Getting climate risk on the company board agenda
There is now a rapidly growing realisation by company directors and executives that climate change risks really ought to be a major focus of a board’s agenda. This extends to detailed scenario planning and analysis of the physical impacts of a changing climate, as well as the transitional and reputational risks associated with rapidly evolving global expectations and commitments such as the Paris Agreement, which came into force last year.
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