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ESG Angola Report – ESG and Investment treaties in Africa: a new substantive standard?
The report “ESG and Investment Treaties in Africa: A New Substantive Standard?” examines the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into African investment treaties, particularly in the context of sustainable development. It highlights the historical evolution of ESG standards since the 1992 Earth Summit and their growing influence on international investments, especially in…
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The Legal Character of Voluntary Carbon Credits: A Way Forward
By: GenZero and Allen & Gledhill LLP Clarity in the legal character of voluntary carbon credits (VCCs) is crucial for the scale-up of the voluntary carbon market. For principals that transact in VCCs, primary concerns include transferability of legal title and their ability to exercise proprietary rights over these VCCs, particularly where they are in…
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Building an Impact Law Practice
A plenary session featuring managing partners and senior lawyers from five diverse law firms across France, Argentina, the UK, Ghana, and the USA discuss the essence and practicalities of what it means to be an impact law practice, how impact approaches are integrated across firm culture & structures and their practical implications for client advisory…
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Rwanda, Strategic Destination Hub of Choice for Climate Finance in Africa
Rwanda is steadily progressing to meet its climate change mitigation goals and is also focused on ensuring the economy and its people can resiliently withstand the increasing effects of climate change through a number of adaptation measures.
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Innovating Legal Impact: Pioneering Impactful Structures and Contracts. Keynote by Aunnie Patton Power
This keynote address highlights the imperative for lawyers to guide clients proactively to incorporate impact considerations into their organisational structures and processes. Aunnie explores how embedding these elements fosters innovation and enhances the effectiveness of legal contracts in driving social & environmental impact.
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Lawyers can use their privileged position to combat climate change
Law’s vital role in combating climate change is hindered by practices fuelling self-termination. Bates Wells’ David Hunter explores how lawyers can use their imagination and agency to reshape legal frameworks for a sustainable future.