Center for International Environmental Law

Now is the Time for Ambition in the Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Addressing the plastics crisis starts with taking steps to cap plastic production.
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Geoengineering: Climate’s Risky Bet

Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) seeks to cool Earth by dimming sunlight, overlooking climate change’s root causes, and introducing new risks
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2023 Annual Impact Report

In 2023, we celebrated extraordinary milestones. The stories in our Annual Impact Report reflect how we are bending the arc of history towards justice.
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Why Carbon Capture Is Not a Climate Solution

CIEL’s report addresses why carbon capture and storage will not address the drivers of the climate crisis or meaningfully reduce GHG emissions.
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Press

Plastics Treaty Talks in Ottawa Sacrifice Ambition for Compromise

Undermined By Deep-Rooted Industry Influence — Plastics Treaty Negotiations Fall Short Of What Is Required to Fullfill Their Mandate... Read More

Press

COP29 President’s Commitments to Support Fossil Fuels Showcases — Yet Again — The Gross Conflict of Interest Dominating Climate Policy

April 29, 2024 GENEVA (CH) — This week, Azerbaijan, host of this year’s UN climate summit (COP29), announced that... Read More

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Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Outnumber National Delegations, Scientists, and Indigenous Peoples at Plastics Treaty Negotiations

OTTAWA, April 25, 2024 — 196 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered for the critical fourth session... Read More

Blog

INC-4: Ticking Clock in Ottawa for Critical Plastics Treaty Negotiations

In less than a week, over 4,000 representatives from UN Member States and observers from around the world will...

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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights Must Prioritize Corporate Accountability in Climate Opinion

Today, there are three climate advisory proceedings underway before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (Inter-American Court), the International...

Blog

2024 World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings: A Crucial Moment for Economic Decolonization and Climate Action

Published April 10, 2024 By Aubrey Manahan, Campaigner, and Lani Furbank, Communications Campaign Specialist As the World Bank Group...

Publications

Loss And Damage Fund: A Participation Blueprint

This advocacy brief underscores the importance of establishing robust, inclusive mechanisms for meaningful participation by all rightsholders, especially affected... Read More