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COP28: Key Takeaways From the Annual Climate Conference in Dubai

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The first global stocktake, Article 6, carbon markets, new finance pledges, and the loss and damage fund formed the major developments at this year’s conference. Between November 30 and December 12, 2023, Dubai hosted the...more

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Long-Awaited Guidelines From Article 6.4 Published Ahead of COP28

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The Supervisory Body published the Methodology Guidance and the Removal Guidance to be presented for discussion in COP28. After two years of discussion, the Supervisory Body (SB) responsible for determining the...more

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Progress made on Paris Agreement Article 6.4 at Bonn; Talks to Continue in Dubai

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Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ("UNFCCC") provides a structure for a carbon credit market on which greenhouse gas ("GHG") emission reductions or removals may be...more

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COP 27: Top News for the Ninth Day of Events

Talks during the ninth day of COP 27 focused on youth, biodiversity, coastal zones and transport. Here’s what business leaders need to know to keep up-to-date on climate policy...more

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COP 27: Top News for the Seventh Day of Events

Talks during the seventh day of COP 27 focused on water and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), a United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) initiative. Here’s what business leaders need to know to keep...more

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Updates From Week One of COP27: Article 6 Negotiations and US Announcements

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Extensive negotiations focused on finalizing the details of a “rulebook” for an international carbon market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The 27th annual Conference of Parties (COP27) of the United Nations...more

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Key Issues at COP 27

From November 6 to November 18 of this year, climate leaders will convene in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27). COP 27...more

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COP 27: What We Know So Far

Almost a year ago, we reflected on the outcome of the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), or “COP 26”. COP 26 brought 120 world leaders together to...more

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COP26: Key Takeaways From the Glasgow Summit

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The Glasgow conference was praised as a huge step forward in tackling climate change, but also drew criticism for not going far enough. Between 31 October and 12 November 2021, Glasgow hosted the 26th annual Conference...more

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Five Takeaways from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)

Reflecting back on the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), or “COP26,” it may well become known as the “Pledge and Commitment COP.” Governments,...more

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Developments in Emissions Trading in the U.K. and EU

As the delegates of the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP26) return from two hard weeks in Glasgow, significant progress has been made on establishing...more

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COP26 Briefing List

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This briefing brings together, in a single easy-to-navigate directory, the statements, declarations and announcements made by governments and organizations during COP26. COP26 was the 26th Conference of the Parties to the...more

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COP26 and the Global Race to Net Zero

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World leaders and delegates are meeting in Glasgow for the next round of climate change negotiations at the twenty sixth Conference of the Parties ("COP26") being held from 31 October to 12 November, following a year-long...more

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Climate Commits Of The US Heading Into COP26

On Monday morning, as world leaders arrived in Glasgow for the first day of the 26th Conference of the Parties, the Biden-Harris administration announced a series of new actions to address the climate crisis at home and...more

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COP26 — What to Watch for at the UN Climate Change Conference

This U.N. Climate Summit is the most anticipated since Paris six years ago. The private sector is playing a heightened role in driving the momentum for shaping the agenda and likely outcomes. Once again, lasting impact is...more

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The ICC Releases Report on Resolving Climate Change Disputes through Arbitration

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The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has just released its Report on “Resolving Climate Change Disputes through Arbitration” (the “Report”). The long-awaited Report is the result of almost two years of work by the...more

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How Will Brexit Impact Environmental and Energy Law?

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Following the recent UK referendum result, attention is now turning to the legal implications for specific policy areas. While the overwhelming majority of the UK’s environmental legislation is derived from EU...more

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LNG In Morocco

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Morocco is currently implementing important changes to its energy mix, which may provide interesting opportunities in the LNG sector. This article presents a brief overview of the origin of the national development plan for...more

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The Paris Agreement on Climate Change – Implications for Africa

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The historic 21st annual meeting (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris in December 2015 resulted in the Paris Agreement (Agreement) which goes further than any previous climate...more

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Regional Perspectives on the Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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On 12 December 2015, nearly 200 countries at the 21st annual meeting (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Convention or UNFCCC) reached an agreement that many have described as a historic...more

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The 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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On 12 December 2015, nearly 200 countries reached an agreement that many have described as a historic turning point for global cooperation in addressing climate change. This article looks at the key elements of the Paris...more

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China’s International and Domestic Climate Change Policies: An Overview Leading up to Paris

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In June, China submitted its climate policy pledges to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCCC” or “Convention”) for the December 2015 Paris Climate Conference (“COP 21” or the “2015 Paris...more

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