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Topic: Climate and Environment
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LEGAL CHARTER 1.5: Climate Adaptation for Legal Practitioners
The article describes a one-day workshop, “Climate Adaptation for Legal Practitioners,” organised by Legal Charter 1.5 and Black Mountains College. It aims to equip legal professionals, particularly those in sectors contributing to climate change, with the knowledge and tools to address climate adaptation and systemic change, leveraging their expertise to promote sustainable and just practices…
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Time to Think about the Ocean
In this state-of-play update, the authors invite you to think about the ocean in the context of the surging blue economy sector.
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A New Oxford study revealing how economic policies align with climate goals
A new study by Oxford University to see expert insights into the legal and regulatory shifts driving climate action in Africa and beyond.
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GAIL Asia Pacific presents Issue 4 of the Impact Lawyers Journal
We are delighted to introduce the fourth edition of the Impact Lawyers Journal, crafted by the dedicated members of GAIL Asia Pacific. This publication serves as a platform for impact lawyers to exchange insights and expertise, with a special emphasis on topics relevant to the Asia Pacific region.
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ESG is dead. Long live ESG
This article by the Financial Times highlights a critical shift businesses must embrace: moving from traditional ESG approaches toward competitive sustainability.
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Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting deadline approaching for entities formed before January 1, 2024
The article discusses the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandates that certain U.S. companies disclose beneficial ownership information to combat financial crimes like tax evasion and money laundering.
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UN Global Compact: Forward Faster 2030
GAIL is excited to support the Legal Council as a knowledge partner alongside the United Nations Global Compact.
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Gabon’s “Blue Bond” Offering Recognised as Capital Markets Deal of the Year at 2024 IFLR Africa Awards
Article from Morgan Lewis on Gabon’s Landmark $500 Million “Blue Bond” Wins Capital Markets Deal of the Year at IFLR Africa Awards
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Race to Zero: Professional Service Providers and engaging with Serviced Emissions
Webinar and discussion to explore what the guidance means for the legal profession hosted by the LSA and Legal Charter 1.5. Panel speakers include members of the UN Race to Zero Climate Champions David Hunter (Senior Counsel Bates Wells, and member of the Race to Zero working group) and Rob Clarke (lawyer Client Earth and…
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Check Your Integrity: to act or not to act, and the Solicitors’ Principles
This article explores whether solicitors are professionally obligated to work for clients even if they believe their advice will contribute to significant harm, such as environmental damage.