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Climate Change And Forced Displacement, Jessica A. Wentz
Climate Change And Forced Displacement, Jessica A. Wentz
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
This note, written at the request of former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, calls on policy-makers to initiate a more concerted dialogue on how to prepare for and respond to displacement and migration caused by climate change.
Authority Of Pacific Island States To Regulate Greenhouse Gases From The International Shipping Sector, Meredith Wilensky
Authority Of Pacific Island States To Regulate Greenhouse Gases From The International Shipping Sector, Meredith Wilensky
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
This white paper assesses Pacific island states’ legal authority under international law to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the international shipping sector and considers what regulatory options are permissible within this legal framework.
Reverse Environmental Assessment Analysis For The Adaptation Of Projects, Plans, And Programs To The Effects Of Climate Change In The Eu Evaluation Of The Proposal For An Eia Directive, Teresa Parejo-Navajas
Reverse Environmental Assessment Analysis For The Adaptation Of Projects, Plans, And Programs To The Effects Of Climate Change In The Eu Evaluation Of The Proposal For An Eia Directive, Teresa Parejo-Navajas
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
It is clear that mitigation measures are not enough to tackle climate change effects and, therefore, some adaptation measures will be needed to improve resiliency. The new Reverse Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) analysis, so named by Professor Michael B. Gerrard1, evaluates the impacts that the “transformed environment” – a result of the adverse effects of climate change – may cause to a project, plan, or program, in order to allow those undertaking these activities to act proactively.
There are many countries that have taken action accordingly. The EU has elaborated “Guidances” on integrating climate and biodiversity into either the Environmental …