How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate

Climate ruling victory for the planet, wake-up call for us

A student climate action protest. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH The International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion on states’ climate obligations is a success for the environment and for communities worldwide, including here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Environment : Tracing Darwin’s footsteps through modern ecological discovery

Inspired by Charles Darwin’s pioneering journeys, modern scientists and nature enthusiasts continue to explore the natural world in search of clues about evolution, biodiversity, and climate change.

How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate

While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also on the rise.

Legal Strategies to Protect Our Planet

Key Takeaways – People can use the right to a healthy environment to sue governments – Laws on future generations aim to protect resources for our children – The public trust doctrine makes governments act for everyone’s benefit – Rights of nature give rivers forests and ecosystems legal standing – Ecocide may become an international crime for severe environmental harm Introduction As climate change worsens people and lawyers turn to courts. The…

Rizwana urges developed nations to meet climate commitments

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, today urged global stakeholders to adopt nature-based solutions