Deforestation in Colombia Down 70 Percent So Far This Year
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon is down 70 percent, year on year, through the first nine months of 2023, the government estimates. Read more on E360 →
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Amazon Deforestation is Down. Here’s Why.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
For several years, headlines about Amazon deforestation have all been bad. But in 2023 the script has been flipped and the good news keeps on coming. Good news in Brazil where deforestation in the Amazon declined 66.1 Q: What do you make of the reduction in deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon and what else should we know?
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Fell in Half Last Year
Yale E360
JANUARY 8, 2024
Forest loss in the Brazilian Amazon was down 50 percent, year on year, in 2023, according to government figures. Read more on E360 →
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Governors Launch Action Plan to Reduce Deforestation and Improve Lives in Forested Regions
Legal Planet
MARCH 17, 2022
For more than a decade of leadership and innovation, member states and provinces of the Governors’ Climate and Forests (GCF) Task Force have been developing strategies, programs, investment plans, and new legal structures to address tropical deforestation, embark on a low-emissions development path, and benefit their populations and the climate.
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Brazil Advances in Climate Change Litigation
Legal Planet
APRIL 13, 2023
Climate litigation is gaining momentum in Brazil as a tool to protect the Amazon rainforest from illegal deforestation. Deforestation in the Amazon decreased significantly (by over 70%) during Lula’s last two terms, while it jumped (about 60%) under President Bolsonaro.
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Perspective | Transforming the Economics and Governance of Water
Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Water-related crises around the world have shown that current systems of governance and economic organization are unsuited for a world altered by global warming. Climate change and deforestation are reshaping the monsoon season, causing ice on the Tibetan plateau to melt , and affecting freshwater supplies to more than one billion people.
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Reaction to Canada’s 2023 Budget from Environmental Defence Experts
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 28, 2023
Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Environmental Defence experts on climate change, climate finance, Just Transition, clean transportation and, safeguarding freshwater react to the Federal 2023 budget, released today.
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UK House of Lords Considers New Bill on Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
Clean Energy Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Green , and James Bee On 28 November 2023, Baroness Young of Hornsey (Baroness Young) introduced the Commercial Organisations and Public Authorities Duty (Human Rights and Environment) Bill (the Bill) to the UK House of Lords. By Paul A. Davies , Michael D.
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Singapore Publishes Eligibility List Under the International Carbon Credit Framework
Clean Energy Law
JANUARY 17, 2024
Background The Singaporean government introduced the ICC Framework in November 2022, in tandem with the progressive increase in carbon tax rate under the Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Act 2022 from the current S$5 per tonne of emissions to S$25 per tonne in 2024 and 2025, and S$45 per tonne in 2026 and beyond.
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A Cap on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuels Will Stabilize and Strengthen California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2024
Getting this right is important, both for California and to ensure the LCFS remains a workable model for other states and the federal government. Moreover, absent reform, the LCFS is not a replicable model for other states or the federal government.
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GCF Task Force Exchange of Experiences in San Martin, Peru
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 31, 2022
These experiences were framed within the Manaus Action Plan , a GCF Task Force-wide call to action initiated earlier this year for additional financing and support to implement jurisdictional approaches throughout the 39 member governments of the GCF Task Force to tackle the climate, poverty, and biodiversity crises. Download as PDF.
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The Tar Sands are Turning North America’s Most Important Migratory Bird Habitat into a Graveyard
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 22, 2024
The Alberta Energy Regulator, the government agency in charge of managing the development of energy resources, ordered a study to check the effectiveness of bird deterrent systems. Tailings ponds take up so much space – over 300 sq-km in 2023 – that they’ve destroyed critical habitats for migratory birds.
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Climate Justice, Climate Finance and Pragmatism for Tropical Jurisdictions at COP28
Legal Planet
JANUARY 17, 2024
During the conference weeks in Dubai (December 2 – 13, 2023), the GCF Task Force actively participated in high-level discussions, bilateral partnerships, and celebratory events. At COP28, our mission remained steadfast — underscoring the urgent need for subnational climate action and showcasing its transformative power.
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Species on the Move: How Climate Change Is Re-Making Ecosystems
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 6, 2023
To address these issues, the third international Species on the Move conference convened in Bonita Springs, Florida, in May 2023. Deforestation and forest fragmentation are making it harder for species to move in response to climate chnage. Photo: T.R. Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal and the U.S.’s
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PA-Based Evangelical Environmental Network Joins Businesses, Communities, Nonprofit Groups In The Trillion Trees Community
PA Environment Daily
JULY 25, 2023
On July 25, the Evangelical Environmental Network is proud to announce our joining of the US Chapter of the Trillion Trees Platform , a community of US-based companies, nonprofit organizations, and governments committed to reaching the global goal of creating healthy and resilient forests through conservation, restoration, and reforestation.
Nestlé, Mars among chocolate makers criticised in cocoa-sourcing report
Corp Watch
JANUARY 3, 2024
Nestlé, Mars among chocolate makers criticised in cocoa-sourcing report Just Food PaulaR Wed, 01/03/2024 - 15:20 Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more Simon Harvey Ferrero, Mondelez and Lindt also labelled as “inadequate” in Ethical Consumer’s assessment. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.
Nestlé faces US lawsuit for allegedly false advertising pet food as ‘natural’
Corp Watch
JANUARY 3, 2024
Nestlé u-turn on Ethiopia debt Charlotte Denny | The Guardian | January 24, 2003 Nestlé, the world's largest coffee company, was forced into a humiliating u-turn last night, after public outrage forced it to drop its $6m claim against the famine stricken Ethiopian government. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.
The United States of Highways: Beyond Vehicles, Asphalt, and Concrete
HumanNature
APRIL 16, 2024
Guest Post by Fawzi Khalife , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. From an economic perspective, huge investments by the federal government and state governments were required to make the interstate project a success, and additional funding is constantly needed to maintain the system working as intended.
Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments
A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
On the same day at COP28, the Indian government submitted its third “National Communication” to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In a written reply to parliament in August 2023, the coal minister stated that a “major leap in coal production over the years has been witnessed”. tCO2/tcs.
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Water, Water, Everywhere?
Acoel
APRIL 14, 2023
Posted on April 14, 2023 by Scott Fulton One of my roles as ELI’s International Envoy is serving on the Steering Committee of the new Climate Crisis Commission established by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Global warming intensifies the water cycle, adding about 7% of moisture for each 1°C of temperature rise.
Does Pollution End at U.S. Borders? – Why U.S. Military Pollution is a Reason for Agencies to Implement the Global Social Cost of Carbon
Vermont Law
JULY 31, 2023
Candidate, 2024, Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law July 31, 2023 The social cost of carbon (SCC) has been the basis for policies such as tax credits for carbon capture technology and zero-emissions credits. Additionally, the war in Afghanistan caused mass deforestation, and U.S. In total, the “War on Terror” released 1.2
The Fad of Ecotourism in India: Discovering Paradise to Creating Purgatory?
Vermont Law
AUGUST 17, 2023
student, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, India August 17, 2023 I. India has been one of the biggest benefactors of this trend, and the 2023 Union Budget , coupled with the “Visit India” regime , reflects the government’s continued commitment to empowering this industry. By Tejaswini Kaushal , B.A.
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Is there any Climate Justice or is it Just-us? A focus on the Caribbean
HumanNature
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Guest Post by Michelan Wilson , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. The conference has been held annually since 1992 and governments use it to agree on actions to limit global temperature increases associated with climate change. So why don’t these islands just adapt to climate change?
COPs as Three-Ring Circus
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 17, 2021
The middle ring is the space of informal, improvised action by diverse actors, including national governments, international organizations, private business and industry, and environmental and other civil-society groups. It has become routine to announce new initiatives in technology, social entrepreneurship, or philanthropy at COPs.
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Emergency?
Legal Planet
JULY 5, 2023
So, what if all parties – government, private sector, environmental groups, the public more broadly -actually made difficult choices and compromises, sometimes even involving important principles, in the face of dire consequences. Right now, in 2023, that does not exist.
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JBS fires indigenous worker in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, for reporting precarious company buses, says union
Corp Watch
MARCH 1, 2024
Multiple reports from NGOs like Amnesty and Greenpeace have repeatedly linked JBS to farmers and ranchers who have been engaged in widespread deforestation. JBS has featured at the top of the list of companies linked to environmental destruction in the Amazon rainforest.
The summary for policymakers of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sixth assessment reports synthesis
Real Climate
APRIL 6, 2023
There is a recording of the IPCC Press Conference – Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report for those who are interested in watching an awkward release of the report. Governments are clearly failing when it comes to stopping global warming so perhaps this summary for policymakers should aim for business leaders.
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Week One at COP26: Developments and Takeaways
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
More than 100 countries p ledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. Perhaps even more so than the methane pledge, effort will be needed to ensure the deforestation pledge is met. I sat in on informal negotiations on Article 6 during the first week where parties debated the metrics, timelines, and governance in Article 6 rules.
As Danger Season Begins, Congress Must Pass Stronger Wildfire Policies
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 11, 2023
The good news is that the Biden administration and Congress have made important strides on advancing policies and resources to help communities and the federal government mitigate wildfire risk. Highlights include: A two-year temporary pay increase to support wildland firefighters through September 2023.
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Turkish parliament dumps Coke, Nestle from menus over alleged Israel support
Corp Watch
JANUARY 3, 2024
Nestlé u-turn on Ethiopia debt Charlotte Denny | The Guardian | January 24, 2003 Nestlé, the world's largest coffee company, was forced into a humiliating u-turn last night, after public outrage forced it to drop its $6m claim against the famine stricken Ethiopian government. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.
The Stream, April 12, 2023: Southern Indian River Communities Contest Decades of Petrochemical Plants
Circle of Blue
APRIL 12, 2023
The Kenyan government is unveiling a $140 million plan to insure its livestock farmers against droughts. Amid drought, some central California farmers in 2022 received 0 to 18 percent of their expected government water allotments; in 2023, they will receive 100 percent, Ambrook Research reports.
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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022
ESA
OCTOBER 24, 2022
In this issue: Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. ESA invites you to apply for the 2023 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA). 1, 2023, 12PM EDT. Coral Reef Task Force and requires the federal government to create a new national coral reef resilience strategy and new coral reef action plans.
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How much should we worry about climate tipping points?
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Full disclosure: I was one of those scholars, contributing to the section of the report on governance of tipping elements. Cover image from global tipping points report 2023 Danger ahead: climate tipping points The report concludes that, with global warming on course to breach 1.5°C, Is it time to engineer the climate?
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Policy News: May 9, 2022
ESA
MAY 9, 2022
These announcements are the start of a renewed commitment to and increased ambition on nature and people across the federal government. White House Fact Sheet: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen America’s Forests, Boost Wildfire Resilience, and Combat Global Deforestation. billion for the agency in FY 2023.
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The Stream, February 1, 2023: US Government Restores Protections for Alaska’s Tongass Forest
Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Azerbaijan’s government said that Armenia’s mining and deforestation has irreversibly damaged the region’s natural waterways. The post The Stream, February 1, 2023: US Government Restores Protections for Alaska’s Tongass Forest appeared first on Circle of Blue.
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Policy News: January 10, 2022
ESA
JANUARY 10, 2022
Government report on how climate change affects people and places in the United States. The report is expected for release in late 2023. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with “hosts” in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. 11, 2022, from 12-4 pm eastern time.
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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021
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NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of 2023. Wealthy countries and global charities also pledged $1.6
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Policy News: November 22, 2021
ESA
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by 2023. This can include individuals from boundary organizations, government, professional societies, academia, industry, nonprofits, and more.
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Policy News: March 14, 2022
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MARCH 14, 2022
The government has been operating under a series of stop-gap measures since October 2021 and Congress has not passed a full-year budget since December 2020. This summer, the EPA will propose new soot regulations and issue a final rule by spring 2023. Federal Register opportunities. Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills.
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ESA Policy News: April 17, 2023
ESA
APRIL 18, 2023
Shortly after Biden’s veto, a federal judge in North Dakota halted the implementation of Biden’s new Clean Water Act rule in 24 states, writing that a pending Supreme Court case is likely to change the authority of the federal government under the Clean Water Act. EPA case by early summer 2023. The deadline for the call is May 8, 2023.
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ESA Policy News: April 17, 2023
ESA
APRIL 27, 2023
Shortly after Biden’s veto, a federal judge in North Dakota halted the implementation of Biden’s new Clean Water Act rule in 24 states, writing that a pending Supreme Court case is likely to change the authority of the federal government under the Clean Water Act. EPA case by early summer 2023. The deadline for the call is May 8, 2023.
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Policy News: August 1, 2022
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AUGUST 1, 2022
Senate Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills. Spending bills for fiscal years FY 2022 and FY 2023 have fallen short of appropriating the amount included in similar authorizing legislation. Senate Releases FY 2023 Spending Bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee released its draft fiscal year (FY) 2023 spending bills.
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