Despite acknowledging the 'polluter pays' principle since 1992, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in its enforcement, largely due to ongoing legal delays. The principle, intended to hold polluters financially responsible, remains largely unimplemented in practice.
Fifty-seven nations, primarily from the Global South, formed a "coalition of the willing" to advance a transition away from fossil fuels. The inaugural TAFF summit convened in Santa Marta, Colombia, focusing on developing concrete road maps for this crucial shift.
A significant portion of ongoing fisheries and climate research, including vital satellite development, faces severe impacts under proposed budget cuts. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's long-term projects are particularly at risk.
A new study indicates that the European Union's carbon tariff mechanism could exert significant influence on climate policies adopted by nations outside of its jurisdiction. This development raises questions about international climate cooperation and the reach of regional environmental regulations.
The concept of the 'right to the city' should extend beyond daylight hours, advocating for public spaces like parks to be accessible and safe for use at night in Indian urban areas.
The United States is moving forward with plans to auction leases for seabed mining blocks located in its federal waters. This development marks a significant step in the nation's pursuit of deep-sea resource extraction, drawing attention from various stakeholders.
Brazil's government plans a $75 million investment in the BR-319 highway, traversing the Amazon. While President Lula da Silva promises an environmentally advanced road, experts worry about accelerated deforestation in the region.
Recent court directives highlight critical issues in pond restoration, encroachment removal, and erosion control across India, focusing on urban water bodies and wetland preservation efforts.
The global demand for minerals essential for the green energy transition is raising concerns about repeating past extractive practices, according to a Democratic Republic of Congo lawmaker and civil society leader.
Environmental activists are decrying the Indonesian environment ministry's decision to re-approve a disputed zinc and lead mine. The project, located in an earthquake-prone area of Sumatra, had previously been halted by a Supreme Court ruling.