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Shell wins appeal in landmark Netherlands climate case

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A Netherlands appeals court overturned a landmark 2021 ruling requiring Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030 on Tuesday. The court found that the order to cut emissions by 45 percent by 2030 placed an undue burden on the company, potentially disrupting its business planning and investments in energy transition projects.

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Rights group urges Ghana president to prioritize human rights protection

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The Affirmative Action Act, passed in September 2024, seeks to raise women’s involvement in different sectors to a minimum of 30 percent by 2026 and 50 percent by 2030. By 2024, women made up under 15 percent of the 275-member legislature.

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Tax reform needed to boost climate resilience in poor nations, climate advocates say

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trillion per year by 2030 advocated by African nations and other proponents of climate justice. During the COP29 talks in Baku, wealthier nations committed to raising $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist poorer countries. However, this pledge falls significantly short of the $1.3

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European Commission sets new 2040 climate target of emissions reduction

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” The law currently mandates a 55 percent cut by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. We are not choosing between the economy and the green agenda, we are choosing both.” Until now, there was no formal benchmark for 2040. The Commission acknowledged that some economies face unique challenges in reducing emissions.

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Extension of deadline (to 10 January 2025) for Call for Papers for Special Issue of the Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy on the theme, “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa”

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2021): The Private Side of Transforming our World – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law. ABOUT THE PROJECT Read more about the project The Private Side of Transforming our World UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Role of Private International Law here

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UN Security Council urged to renew arms embargo against South Sudan

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However, Amnesty International has criticized this stance by warning of the present political volatility of South Sudan and also says this would contradict their commitment under the AU’s Agenda 2063 to end all wars on the African continent by 2030. Amnesty International also warns of the importance of properly enforcing the embargo.

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Federal Circuit Affirms $95 Million Verdict in E-Cigarette Patent Battle Between Altria and Reynolds

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Under this agreement, Nu Mark paid Fontem a $43 million lump sum for rights to practice Fontem's patents through 2030. The damages dispute focused primarily on how Altria's expert derived a 5.25% royalty rate from comparable license agreements, particularly a license between Fontem and Nu Mark. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

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