Environmental Democracy
Publications that reference enhancing climate democracy to deliver a just transition and ensuring legal obligations on climate governance and access to justice are met.
Access to Cross-Border Justice on the Island of Ireland post-Brexit
This presentation summarises issues identified in two separate but related collaborative research projects on cross border environmental co-operation and justice issues : 1) “Finding Common Ground” an all-island study of the implementation of the Aarhus Convention in Ireland/Northern Ireland which was conducted collaboratively with Irish and Northern Irish NGOs and academics 2) “Linking the Irish Environment”, this research sought to...
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Access to Information and the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of the European Union Member States
This report summarises issues identified in the climate governance architecture of the EU, focusing on access to information in relation to the preparation of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).
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Access to Information on Emissions in a cross-border context on the Island of Ireland post-Brexit
A background paper regarding access to information on emissions in a cross-border context on the Island of Ireland post-Brexit.
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The EU’s 2040 climate target: unlocking the full potential of a decarbonised economy
Summary The European Climate Law requires the European Commission to propose an intermediate climate target for 2040. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) has recommended that the EU should adopt a domestic target of 90-95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The 2040 target is not a new target but is an interim target to help...
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