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ELAW envisions a world where ecosystems and communities are respected and protected, and decisions are grounded in the rule of law, sound science, and principles of environmental justice.
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Victory for Cozumel
Cruise ship near Cozumel. PHOTO: CEMDA The island of Cozumel off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is surrounded by coral reefs that are home to more than 1,000 marine species. Cruise ship traffic in and out of three busy ports in Cozumel already threatens marine areas. Meanwhile, a private company has proposed a fourth cruise ship port that would…
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ELAW Welcomes New Executive Director
After 34 years at the helm, ELAW Executive Director Bern Johnson retired in June, passing the torch to Dr. Lalanath de Silva.
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Historic Victory in Nepal – Halting Polluting Industries
The Lumbini UNESCO World Heritage site has suffered for years from polluting cement plants, brick kilns, and other industries that have encroached on a Buddhist pilgrimage site.
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Historic International Court Decisions on Climate
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) each recently determined that States must do more to address climate change. The IACtHR affirmed the human right to a healthy climate.