Acronyms for the European Union Committees
A useful table to understand the acronyms for EU committees.
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EU - Policies
How To De-Centre Convenience In Consuming Goods & Services
Although consumers do pay attention to the environmental factor in their consumption choices, the most important factor for them is their personal convenience. Because of convenient return policies, consumers tend to send back their purchases more and more often, and big companies like Amazon regularly have to dispose of these items as they cannot simply be resold. Individuals should keep in mind the impact that their demand for convenience can have on the development of environmentally harmful (e-)commerce and make small and practical changes in their everyday habits.
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Economics
Our Children’s Trust: Protecting Youth’s Right To A Safe Climate
Our Children’s Trust is a US non-profit law firm that helps youth to fight for their right to a safe climate.They often use the Public Trust Doctrine which states that governments need to manage natural resources in the public’s best interest. They achieved two major victories in Florida and Massassachussetts.
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Law & Justice/Uncategorized
Oceans And Their Threats
Marine ecosystems and habitats are at the precipice of severe loss of life as we know it. Human intervention has enabled irreversible damage, which comes back to our standards of living. Indigenous communities are at the forefront of the consequences, and need safeguarding now more than ever.
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Biodiversity/Uncategorized
Climate Change And Extreme Weather Events: Introduction
There are no natural disasters, only natural hazards whose probability is being altered by the climate crisis. Extreme weather events together with the vulnerability and exposure of a population determine the impact of a disaster. Attribution studies provide a statement about how human greenhouse gas emissions have altered the intensity and frequency of an extreme event.
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Climate Science
The Other Environmental Front: What To Expect From The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is the first set of biodiversity targets in over a decade, setting ambitious goals for the 2020s. Particular milestones are the commitment to protecting 30% of all land areas and ocean territories as well as focusing on consulting, valuing, and protecting indigenous stewards. Criticism includes its non-binding legal nature, previous failures to commit, and a Western approach to conservation which might threaten indigenous autonomy.
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Biodiversity
The Defenders Of Atlanta
In 2021, the Atlanta Council approved plans for a new police and firefighter training in a forested area in Atlanta dominated by people of colour with low incomes.These plans have sparked numerous protests from neighbourhoods and environmental activists due to the negative impacts the facility would have.Authorities have responded excessively, culminating in the death of an environmental activist, activists being branded as domestic terrorists and the Georgia governor declaring a state of emergency.
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North America
ICJ Asked To Clarify Countries’ Obligations To Fight Climate Change
In a historic unanimous resolution the UNGA asked the ICJ to clarify what are states’ obligations to combat the climate crisisPacific island students originated and fought for this, eventually getting more than 120 states on boardWhile not binding, the ICJ’s opinion can provide an important argument in future climate litigation cases and encourage governments’ to strengthen their climate action
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Climate Justice
What Is The EACOP?
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a 1,443 km heated and buried pipeline that will export oil from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga port in Tanzania. The EACOP will cost an estimated $3.5 billion to construct The construction of the pipeline has been controversial owing to environmental and social impacts, as well as concerns about the negative effects of fossil fuel use.
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Climate Justice/Uncategorized
Are Licencing Schemes An Effective Way To Prevent Environmental Harm?
Licencing Schemes enforce limits on environmental harm businesses cause. They provide an avenue to prosecute those who cause environmental harm. Licencing Schemes are limited by their jurisdiction in the courts.
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Uncategorized
COP27 Recap & Looking Ahead To COP28
As COP27 begins to fade away from memory, it’s important to reflect and note down some of the significant achievements that came out of the conference and to set our eyes on the upcoming COP28.