If ocean temperatures rise only slightly above today’s levels, an irreversible ice melt in West Antarctica could be triggered. This is according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment by researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the Norwegian research center NORCE and Northumbria University in the UK. The consequences […]
EU Anti-SLAPP Directive: A legal opinion commissioned by Greenpeace Germany proposes how the Directive could be transposed into German law. Greenpeace is itself affected by such strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP). To the expert opinion
The Hamm Higher Regional Court (OLG) has rejected the climate lawsuit brought by Peruvian mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against RWE. This means that the company does not have to contribute financially to measures that could protect Lliuya’s home against the possible consequences of climate change. Nevertheless, the plaintiff’s side and experts in climate law […]
The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that massively relaxes the environmental rules in approval procedures for new oil, gas, mining, and agricultural projects, despite harsh criticism from Environment Minister Marina Silva and environmental NGOs. Although the Chamber of Deputies still has to approve the plan, “no resistance is expected in the conservative chamber, which […]
Brazil has announced plans to launch a 125 billion US dollar fund for the protection of tropical forests. It is a key element of the country’s plan to ensure the success of the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which Brazil will host. But, at a time when some of the world’s richest economies […]
The goals of the Paris Climate Agreement can hardly be achieved without the large-scale use of land-based carbon sinks. A recent report now warns that this could lead to widespread land grabbing, with serious consequences for the people in the affected regions. Jes Weigelt, Managing Director of TMG Think Tank for Sustainability and one of […]
In the climate lawsuit brought by Saúl Luciano Lliuya against energy giant RWE, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm has dismissed a motion by the plaintiff to recuse expert witness Rolf Katzenbach. The court confirmed the decision to Table.Briefings, following an earlier report by the dpa news agency. As a result, the originally scheduled hearing […]
Energy transition in Mexico: President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to generate 45% of the country’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. Mexico is currently still heavily dependent on gas imported from the USA. More renewables would increase the country’s energy security, create jobs and save costs, according to a new report by the think tank […]
In 2026, things will get serious: The European Union will start the payment phase of its new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The aim is to prevent the shift of production to countries with lower climate standards and to boost global decarbonization.This mechanism could be particularly relevant for Ukraine – at least in theory: Post-war […]
Climate activists in the Netherlands have announced their intention to take legal action against the British oil and gas company Shell once again. This time, the organization Milieudefensie wants to legally prevent Shell from developing new oil and gas fields. In addition, the company is to be obliged by the courts to set clear targets […]