Law and Justice

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Cracking the Shell: Royal Dutch Shell Mandated to Cut Emissions
In April 4th, 2018, Dutch NGO Milieudefensie started a lawsuit against Shell. On February 12th, 2019, six other Dutch NGO’s Read more
Kiribati Relocation Strategy: An Exploration Of The Risks Kiribati Faces If Sea Levels Continue To Rise
This article examines the debates surrounding the future of small island nations such as Kiribati, which may completely disappear under Read more
Climate Justice in the UNFCCC
This article follows up on the previous article “What is climate justice” exploring where these terms appear in the international Read more
What is Climate Justice?
Climate justice comprises several types of justice: distributive; procedural; intergenerational and compensatory. This article also addresses the principles of climate Read more
The Inclusion of Just Transition in International Negotiations and Agreements
In this article we elaborate on the term just transition, a concept that entails both - climate change mitigation and Read more
Just Transition in the Energy Sector - Part 2
Underdeveloped and developing countries today have an opportunity that the world’s current industrial superpowers didn't have when they were developing; Read more
Just Transition in the Energy Sector - Part 1
Green energy currently presents opportunities for more jobs than oil and gas. However, changes will have to involve careful consideration Read more
Just Transitions - A Focus on Agriculture
Modern-day agriculture is unsustainable, accounting for 25% of global greenhouse emissions and failing to adequately distribute food to meet the Read more
Introduction to a Just Transition
Moving from an extractive linear economy to a sustainable circular economy while minimising environmental degradation and avoiding future harm to Read more