Environmental Law and Justice (ELAJ)
@elaj-ucd.bsky.social
We are an interdisciplinary research group based at @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social working on environmental justice and governance at national, European and international levels.
Dr. Patrick Toussaint considers the evolving approaches to the climate crisis, from loss and damage to reparations and draws on personal links to climate vulnerable regions in Africa and the diaspora to highlight what's at stake in the fight for climate justice elajucd.com/2025/05/05/f...
Blog Post: From Blue Zone to Courtroom: Some Reflections on Loss and Damage, Liability, and the Case for Climate Reparations
Patrick Toussaint Loss and damage from climate change is no longer a future scenario but the lived reality for millions around the world. And yet, despite over three decades of multilateral negotia…
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May 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Dr. Patrick Toussaint considers the evolving approaches to the climate crisis, from loss and damage to reparations and draws on personal links to climate vulnerable regions in Africa and the diaspora to highlight what's at stake in the fight for climate justice elajucd.com/2025/05/05/f...
Chhaya Bhardwaj of @hertieschool.bsky.social wrote a fascinating piece about Indian constitutionalism in the age of climate change. Read more here:
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Blog Post: Indian Constitutionalism in the Last Decade and Climate Change
Chhaya Bhardwaj Environmental constitutionalism in India is mainly aimed at achieving sustainable development, which means striking a balance between ecological protection and development, pr…
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May 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Chhaya Bhardwaj of @hertieschool.bsky.social wrote a fascinating piece about Indian constitutionalism in the age of climate change. Read more here:
elajucd.com/2025/05/19/i...
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Irish peatlands have a vital role in tackling climate change, due to their ability to store vast amounts of carbon. Dr Alessandra Accogli from @dublincityuni.bsky.social writes about the extent to which this crucial role is protected by law. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
How are Irish peatlands protected in law?
Protecting and restoring Ireland's peatlands is not only a legal or technical challenge but a delicate balancing act
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May 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Irish peatlands have a vital role in tackling climate change, due to their ability to store vast amounts of carbon. Dr Alessandra Accogli from @dublincityuni.bsky.social writes about the extent to which this crucial role is protected by law. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Thanks to @owenmcintyre.bsky.social and @ucc.ie Law for hosting another superb conference on Law and the Environment this year. We were delighted with the opportunity to present a project panel + discuss @property-injustice.bsky.social research with the other delegates. Go raibh maith agaibh go leir
May 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Thanks to @owenmcintyre.bsky.social and @ucc.ie Law for hosting another superb conference on Law and the Environment this year. We were delighted with the opportunity to present a project panel + discuss @property-injustice.bsky.social research with the other delegates. Go raibh maith agaibh go leir
To what extent does the European Commission's Green Claims Directive promote meaningful #sustainability, harmonise regulations across the #EU, and hold #companies accountable for #environmental marketing? Read elajucd.com/2024/10/23/b... by Doctoral researcher @calummaclaren.bsky.social
Blog Post: Some Thoughts on the Green Claims Directive
Calum MacLaren A recent European Commission report revealed that 53% of green claims by EU companies are misleading or vague, 40% lack substantive evidence and half of all green labels offer weak o…
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April 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
To what extent does the European Commission's Green Claims Directive promote meaningful #sustainability, harmonise regulations across the #EU, and hold #companies accountable for #environmental marketing? Read elajucd.com/2024/10/23/b... by Doctoral researcher @calummaclaren.bsky.social
"So what if rights of nature are prone to performativity – is that necessarily a bad thing?" Very interesting new blog post by @ucc.ie doctoral
researcher Julián Suárez
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researcher Julián Suárez
elajucd.com/2025/04/14/s...
So what if rights of nature are prone to performativity – is that necessarily a bad thing?
Julián Suárez PhD Researcher, UCC School of Law julian.suarez@umail.ucc.ie A new version of the Eco-Jurisprudence Monitor map has been recently updated. It has documented 495 rights of nature…
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April 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"So what if rights of nature are prone to performativity – is that necessarily a bad thing?" Very interesting new blog post by @ucc.ie doctoral
researcher Julián Suárez
elajucd.com/2025/04/14/s...
researcher Julián Suárez
elajucd.com/2025/04/14/s...
"Climate change is a gender issue" writes @cjnicoson.bsky.social. Read more at elajucd.com/2025/03/01/b...
Blog Post: Gender Shaping Climate Change – Courts, Data, and Harm
Christie Nicoson There is a notable gender imbalance in climate decision-making, with only around 20% of countries sending women to the United Nations climate negotiations,[1] and court decisions h…
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April 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
"Climate change is a gender issue" writes @cjnicoson.bsky.social. Read more at elajucd.com/2025/03/01/b...
In 2023, and despite lack of government opposition, a Bill to protect Ireland's environment and meet climate goals lapsed with the dissolution of the Dáil. Jamie McLoughlin explores this innovative and potentially transformative Bill in more detail: elajucd.com/2025/03/15/a...
An analysis of the Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023
Jamie McLoughlin Introduction It has by now been well established that Ireland – like the rest of the world – is facing grave climate and biodiversity crises. Indeed, the Dáil declared a climate an…
elajucd.com
April 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
In 2023, and despite lack of government opposition, a Bill to protect Ireland's environment and meet climate goals lapsed with the dissolution of the Dáil. Jamie McLoughlin explores this innovative and potentially transformative Bill in more detail: elajucd.com/2025/03/15/a...
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The global financial system is failing us - and #FfD4 in Seville is a chance to fight back.
Feminist, decolonial, climate and justice movements are coming together to demand structural change.
Find out more from our member @observatoriodg.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4jqVff6
Feminist, decolonial, climate and justice movements are coming together to demand structural change.
Find out more from our member @observatoriodg.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4jqVff6
April 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The global financial system is failing us - and #FfD4 in Seville is a chance to fight back.
Feminist, decolonial, climate and justice movements are coming together to demand structural change.
Find out more from our member @observatoriodg.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4jqVff6
Feminist, decolonial, climate and justice movements are coming together to demand structural change.
Find out more from our member @observatoriodg.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4jqVff6
Read our latest blog on "Pollution, Human Rights, and Standing: Key Takeaways from Cannavacciuolo v. Italy" by PhD Candidate @candicemaharaj.bsky.social elajucd.com/2025/04/01/p...
Pollution, Human Rights, and Standing: Key Takeaways from Cannavacciuolo v. Italy
Candice Maharaj On 30 January 2025, the ECtHR delivered its judgment in the case of Cannavacciuolo and Others v Italy. This case involved decades-long, widespread pollution brought about by the ill…
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April 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Read our latest blog on "Pollution, Human Rights, and Standing: Key Takeaways from Cannavacciuolo v. Italy" by PhD Candidate @candicemaharaj.bsky.social elajucd.com/2025/04/01/p...