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Environmental Court Cases on the Rise

Chris Hall

The number of litigation-arbitration climate change related cases is on the rise. In 2017, there were 884 cases brought in 24 countries. As of 1 July 2020, the number of cases had nearly doubled, with at least 1,550 climate change cases filed in 38 countries, according to the UNEP Global Climate Litigation Report.

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Fusion the Positive Choice for Climate Impact

Chris Hall

Neither the world’s financial firepower nor the impact of climate change is spread evenly, which means funding the transition to net zero is much harder and more urgent for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) compared to developed ones. . Steady momentum .

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Take Five: Sticking Point

Chris Hall

The news is disappointing to say the least, given the group’s vital role in the net zero transition and the battle against climate change, with disagreements centring around the intended tripling of renewable energy capacities by 2030, resulting in officials issuing an outcome statement rather than a joint communique.

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‘Transnational Exchange’ Influencing Climate Litigation Outcomes

Chris Hall

But successful cases can catalyse substantial advancements in climate change policy, said Higham, citing the Urgenda Foundation v The State of the Netherlands case.

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Greater Climate Action Needed in 2025

Chris Hall

Former UNEP FI head of risk David Carlin calls for a refocus on reducing carbon emissions at COP30 and doubles down on the concept of carbon markets. Despite international efforts to combat climate change, the EUs Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has confirmed 2024 as the hottest year on record.