Huge moment for small island states and marine protection: OG responds
Last month marked a pivotal moment in climate justice as the long-anticipated advisory opinion was handed down from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). We round up our team’s initial reactions.
Positive climate stories in March
We report back on the positive outcomes from the discussions at The International Maritime Organization this month, and round up the rest of March’s good news for the climate.
Court rules KLM’s vague green claims mislead consumers – so what’s next for the aviation industry?
We look at look at this significant court ruling and reflect on key takeaways for the high-polluting aviation sector.
The EU’s clampdown on greenwashing is promising, but it still leaves gaps
The new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition is a welcome step towards protecting consumers against unsubstantiated green claims. But gaps still remain.
The shipping industry must open its eyes to climate change litigation
Climate change litigation is far from being a distant risk for the shipping industry. A growing number of climate change cases have begun to target the sector. Shipping must wake up to the risks involved, says our Legal Officer Isa Keuschnigg.
Positive climate stories in January 2024
January’s positive climate stories include EU fossil fuel CO2 emissions hitting a 60-year low, using policy to impact maritime’s decarbonisation and a legal victory in Norway that paves the way for Rosebank.
Pulling legal levers: The role of finance flows in decarbonising aviation
When it comes to solving the climate crisis, money matters. We set out how the law sets the framework for financial investment and helps keep finance flows on the right track.
Positive climate stories in September
From cruise companies facing greenwashing claims to a new flight cap at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, read on to hear about our five best climate stories this month.
Small island states seek climate justice at international tribunal
Last month, we attended the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and heard compelling testimony from small island states, leading scientists, and legal experts. Here’s the lowdown.
We’re filing complaints over cruise companies’ ‘green’ fuel claims. Here’s why…
Why we're filing complaints against the cruise industry’s systemic misleading advertising of fossil LNG as a ‘green’ fuel.
Positive climate stories in July
This month’s round-up of positive climate stories has helped boost our spirits at OG. From significant drops in deforestation in South America to blocks to airport expansion proposals, read on and rejoice…
5 reasons why... the Law of the Sea Tribunal must require countries to act on shipping emissions
We’ve put forward a supporting submission urging the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea to confirm countries must act to decarbonise the shipping sector.
5 reasons why… boards should think about climate litigation risk
Climate litigation against companies is growing rapidly. It’s time for businesses to put climate litigation risk on their agenda – here are our five reasons why…
Positive climate stories in April
It’s been a brilliant month for climate law, with the first greenwashing lawsuit filed against an aviation company and new laws to protect deforestation. And, thousands turn out to tell our government to stop supporting fossil fuels…