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Blog Post: Gender Shaping Climate Change – Courts, Data, and Harm
Christie Nicoson There is a notable gender imbalance in climate decision-making, with only around 20% of countries sending women to the United Nations climate negotiations,[1] and court decisions have down-played that people of different genders experience harm from climate change differently. Recently, a group of 2,000 Swiss women brought a ‘landmark’ case seeking to hold Continue reading
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Blog Post: Some Thoughts on the Green Claims Directive
Calum MacLaren A recent European Commission report revealed that 53% of green claims by EU companies are misleading or vague, 40% lack substantive evidence and half of all green labels offer weak or non-existent verification. In response, the Commission has introduced the Green Claims Directive (GCD), a legislative initiative aimed at tackling these practices. Working Continue reading
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Event Programme: [Is]land Grabbing – Community Standing and Access to Justice – The Case of Barbuda
Programme 2: 00-2:02 Welcome remarks Amanda Byer, Convenor, Environmental Law and Justice Research Group 2:02-2:30 ‘Paradise Not For Sale’ documentary film on Barbuda by Line Algoed 2:30-3:00 Presentation by John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank 3:00-3:15 Q & A 3:15-3:30 Coffee break 3:30-3:45 Presentation by Sarah O’Malley, Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) 3:45 -3:55 Continue reading
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EVENT: [Is]land Grabbing – Community Standing and Access to Justice – The Case of Barbuda
It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend an event on (Is)land grabbing, community standing and access to justice, specifically the experience of Barbuda. This event is being hosted by the Environmental Law and Justice Research Group at UCD Sutherland School of Law and the ERC project Property [In]Justice. It will take place Continue reading
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Research Workshop on Legal protection of carbon sinks in the fight against climate change: interactions between ecosystem protection and human rights
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success. Continue reading
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Complicating Rights of Nature
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning. Continue reading
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Call for Papers: Legal protection of carbon sinks in the fight against climate change: interactions between ecosystem protection and human rights
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success. Continue reading
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