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International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change: what it may mean for...

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In a landmark advisory opinion dated 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) has unanimously found that States are legally bound to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions (“Opinion”). We...more

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ESG Update: Hawaii State Agency Settles Youth Climate Case

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Governments are increasingly discussing climate change, including resilience to climate impacts and how to promote the energy transition. Less common are governmental commitments to take concrete steps to address climate...more

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Can You Go Green Without Being Accused Of Greenwashing?

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On Earth Day and every day, companies face increasing pressure to “go green” or be more “sustainable.” When companies heed this call—whether it’s by reducing GHG emissions, investing in renewable energy, or making their...more

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German Constitutional Court rejects complaints against federal states' climate protection laws

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In its decision of 18 January 2022, the German Federal Constitutional Court rejected several constitutional complaints against climate protection laws on the federal state level. Further to its seminal 2021 Climate...more

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