The missing children in the ICJ climate change Advisory Opinion The Advisory Opinion recognises climate change as a human rights issue but overlooks children – despite their advocacy and existing jurisprudence. A missed opportunity for those who will inherit today’s inaction. Ann Skelton and Ruhama Yilma Abebe • August 15, 2025
Recognition without regulation: The protection of ‘climate refugees’ As climate-induced displacement increases, legal protection lags behind. This post explores how current legal frameworks fail to safeguard millions of displaced people – despite growing international recognition. Sjoukje Kraak • May 28, 2025
CO2-grensheffing als redding voor de Europese staalindustrie én het klimaat? Met CO2-grensheffing belooft de Europese Unie meer grip op de uitstoot van de staalindustrie te krijgen. Hoe zal dit bijdragen aan klimaatdoelen van 2050, en wat betekent het voor de staalproducenten binnen en buiten de EU? David Nagy • January 21, 2025
Can law schools make a difference in the climate change battle? Future lawyers are also facing climate change. As this global crisis escalates, the role of legal training will be crucial. It calls for preparing students with a curriculum that rises to the occasion. Rhea Mammen • September 19, 2024
The importance of international investment law in driving sustainable development How can tax incentives and penalties drive international investment to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? Finding the right balance using these fiscal tools could optimise their impact. Ahmed AlAmmar, Thunayan Al-Mulla, Elisaveta Bajenova and Carla Manuela Ávila Martinez • August 29, 2024
The long road to increased corporate responsibility Climate litigation is rich in insights on failing climate governance. What can we learn from lawsuits against car corporations trying to stop the distribution of fossil-fuelled cars? Bettina Schmiedler • July 10, 2023
Urgenda case affects private companies The judgment in the Shell case suggests that companies should comply with the targets in the Paris Climate Agreement. The case possibly sets a new, climate-friendly precedent in corporate law Ivana Mlikota • January 17, 2023
Lean, clean, and green? An appraisal of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s green approach to infrastructure projects. How environmentally sustainable is infrastructure development? Abhinand Siddharth, Martin Dabrowski, Siddharth Trakroo and Vinícius Souza • July 04, 2022
Strategic climate litigation and polarisation: Fanning or smothering the flames of societal conflicts? What, if any, should the role of courts be in reconciling the pressing need for climate action in an atmosphere of deep-running social tension? Christina Eckes • June 28, 2022
