publications - Justice and Environment

CAN Europe and GLAN bring the European Commission to court over its 2030 climate targets CAN Europe and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) have taken the European Commission to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The aim of this legal case is to up the EU’s climate ambition by 2030, by requiring the Commission to revise Member States’ annual emissions allocations under the Effort Sharing Regulation. The ECJ has acknowledged the gravity of this case by prioritizing this case, reflecting the critical need for judicial oversight in climate action. The European Commission is set to provide its final written observations by September 2024. A public hearing in Luxembourg is anticipated by September 2025, with a potential ruling by February 2026. The case’s prioritization by the ECJ might expedite this process, highlighting the urgency and the importance of the matter.

Justice and Environment️ 5 days ago

Only 1⃣ week left to apply for a Blue Book #Traineeship with EU Climate Action and the European Commission 🇪🇺 If you're a university graduate looking to work on climate policy at the European level, this is your chance. Apply here 👉 https://europa.eu/!J6FbVN

Justice and Environment️ 1 week ago

🌍European Commission and the EFTA Surveillance Authority are backing environmental organisations in the crucial Førdefjord lawsuit, set for a hearing this autumn at the EFTA Court. This support has lifted spirits among activists fighting to protect Førdefjorden from harmful mining waste dumping. Gytis Blazevicius, head of Young Friends of the Earth Norway, is feeling hopeful, saying, "We might actually win this case!" Friends of the Earth Norway and Young Friends of the Earth Norway are leading the lawsuit to save one of Norway’s beautiful fjords. With strong support from European institutions, there's growing optimism for a win that could make a big difference for the environment. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for #Førdefjorden! 🌊💚 #positiveNews #Norway #EnvironmentalLaw #EFTAcourt #EU #EuropeanInstitutions #EnvironmentalOrganisations

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Seas At Risk

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Justice and Environment️ 3 weeks ago

Aarhus Digital Guide for Online Participation Portals in Compliance with the Aarhus Convention Aarhus Digital provides an overview of good practices for the design of online participation portals. There are online participation portals for civil society at both national and regional level. They are supposed to bundle all information on specific participation procedures (e.g. environmental impact assessments) or provide general information on participation opportunities in a region. In some cases, it is possible to interact directly in the portal, e.g. to send comments or take part in surveys. Link:

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Aarhus Digital - Guidelines for digital participation portals in line with the Aarhus Convention

Aarhus Digital provides an overview of good practices for the design of…

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Justice and Environment️ 4 weeks ago

Do you want to know more about how litigation can save animals? Check out the database of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences' interdisciplinary research project containing 6827 court rulings, covering all the species protection administrative court cases from all national courts in all the Member States of the European Union. https://clawsandlaws.info/

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Justice and Environment️ 1 month ago

⚖️ A new law on sustainability requirements for everyday household products has just entered into force in the #EU. The #Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR) is here to reduce the environmental and climate impacts of products on the EU market. 🌟 Digital Product Passport: For the first time, a scannable tag on products will provide easy access to sustainability information, helping consumers make better choices and authorities to enforce requirements more effectively. 🔑 Implementation is key! The Commission will soon establish the Ecodesign Forum and adopt the first working plan to prioritise products with the biggest environmental impact. #Sustainability #Ecodesign #GreenDeal #EnvironmentalImpact #CircularEconomy #EURegulations #EcoFriendly European Commission