Climate Change
Climate change and the advisory function of international courts and tribunals
A coalition of member States led by Vanuatu is bringing a draft resolution to the UNGA to request an...
The Failure of Climate Change Multilateralism and its Urgent Reboot
Why is humanity still losing the war against the climate crisis despite five decades worth of intern...
The Long Path Towards “Environmental Democracy” and the Role of Public Participation
Sixty years ago, the bases for environmental protection were outlined, with the need to establish co...
The High-level Declaration for Stockholm+50: A Renewal of Past Commitments and Creation of New Commitments to Mother Earth 50 Years On
As we return to Stockholm on 2 June 2022 to commemorate 50 years since the 1972 United Nations Confe...
Can multilateralism rise to the moment for Stockholm +50?
People worldwide have high hopes for the Stockholm+50 moment and the 2022 Declaration. Despite the h...
COP26 and the Flawed Design of International Law
With respect to climate change, the Earth’s atmosphere should be recognized as a global trust that...
Three states of mind needed to solve today’s environmental crises
Consciousness, imagination and thoughtfulness. Three states of mind needed to tackle today’s envir...
Should the 2022 Declaration recognize rights of nature?
The UN General Assembly has decided to organize an international conference in 2022 to celebrate the...
Answering the Clarion Call for the Global Pact for the Environment
Sustainable investing is increasing - and this trend has led to more vigorous corporate action on su...