Friends of the Earth is an environmental organisation with offices all over the world. They frequently take climate litigation cases and assist others who are taking cases.
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EarthRights International is an environmental organisation that specialises in using legal action to hold businesses accountable for human rights and environmental abuse. They take legal action against businesses. They provide training and advice. They campaign for corporate accountability.
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ELAW is a global alliance of lawyers, scientists and other advocates who work to promote a sustainable environment, including by supporting legal action in different countries. They have comprehensive databases on environmental cases and legal research.
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ClientEarth is an organisation that specializes in using legal action to address environmental issues, such as climate change. They frequently use strategic litigation to challenge energy projects, government environmental policies and corporate malfeasance. They also have a useful library of resources on a range of environmental issues and legal strategies.
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CIEL is an organisation that specializes in using the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society. It has a team of attorneys, policy experts, and support staff who provide legal counsel and advocacy, policy research, and capacity building on climate change issues. They are assisting other […]
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1. Background Note: Opportunities Offered by the Reporting Procedure of UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies: This briefing note provides a short overview of the reporting procedure of UN Treaty Bodies and describes the different stages of the process and opportunities for civil society to provide input. 2. Guidance Note: Preparation of a Parallel Report to a UN […]
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Assessment of the legal liability of credit rating agencies for their failure to take account of climate risks in their credit risk assessments.
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The Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative has published reports into Directors’ duties here and here. These provide a detailed guide to the duties of directors, trustees and others in common law jurisdictions in the UK, Australia, Canada and South Africa. These duties arise both under common law (duties of care and fiduciary duties) and under companies legislation.
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This provides detailed guidance on the types of risk faced by companies in different business and industry sectors.
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Website publishes research to assist in assessing the financial impact of climate change on carbon intensive companies.
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Action4Justice is a group of NGO’s united to support public interest litigation worldwide as a means to advance social justice.
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We seek partnerships with organizations and communities worldwide who support our goals. Join our network, or volunteer.
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