Enforcing climate change law
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Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Today, the Andrews government is steamrolling ahead to pass dangerous changes to the ‘Sustainable Forests and Timber Act’ which could see peaceful protesters fined up to $21,000, or face 12 months in jail. 🧵Thread
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
BREAKING: the federal Climate Bill has passed the lower house... with all but one member of the Coalition voting against it.
Communities on the frontlines of climate impacts across the country will remember this come the next election. #auspol #ClimateEmergency
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
“I am doing this for my ancestors and for future generations. We want to tell our children our traditional stories. If this drilling goes ahead now, it would be a very bad story to tell," plaintiff and Munupi Senior Lawman, Dennis Tipakalippa.
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
BREAKING: We have just commenced a legal intervention requesting Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek listen to climate science – and act. See the evidence and learn more: livingwonders.org.au #BeforeItsGone #LivingWonders @EJ_Aus
ALT Text reads "BREAKING Legal intervention asks Tanya Plibersek to assess climate damages from coal and gas" below a picture of someone diving and taking pictures of white coral
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Celebrating #NAIDOCWeek2022, Climate Action Network Australia honours @Gudanji4Country and our friend @RikkiDank, a courageous campaigner and community leader.
#ClimateJustice
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
EDO lawyers are back in Court today!
Our clients Tasmanian Conservation Trust are challenging permission to clear over 1800ha of native forest in Tasmania's north-east
The case will be heard by the Tasmanian Supreme Court
2-3 May
For more, see here:
edo.org.au/2022/05/02/legal-…
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
In 50 years time, nobody will remember which cases were won or lost, they will remember the bravery of the young people who stood in front of the world’s courts, fighting against government inaction & complacency on climate change.
#ClimateActionNow smh.com.au/environment/clima…
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Take the time to read this hard hitting piece by @SueHigginson_ ! #ClimateEmergency
In Lismore, this is more than a flood, it is a catastrophe – and I am still praying we will be saved | Australia east coast floods 2022 | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfre…
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
We invite you to reflect on our deep & rich history that extends over 80k years. We have unfinished business. It's time for a First Nations Voice to Parliament protected by the Constitution. Take action with us this January 26 & call on the Government to hold a referendum now.
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Now as #COP26 is coming to an end, beware of a tsunami of greenwashing and media spin to somehow frame the outcome as “good”, “progress”, “hopeful” or “a step in the right direction”.
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
With COP26 on the horizon, we are reflecting on the impacts of climate change on equity and justice.
The Federation supports urgent, equitable emissions reduction by the Australian government, as well as policies towards a just transition.
@lay_bronwyn @EJ_Aus @climatecouncil
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Environment Minister of PNG, Hon Wera Mori, addresses climate lawyers during LRI training course
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
After the BBC, the FT and the NYT… now CNN honestly evaluates our “plan”.
“COP26: Australia will be the rich world's weakest link at climate summit with hollow net-zero and emissions pledges” cnn.com/2021/10/25/australia…
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
This is huge 👇👇👇 – at Bailiwick of Jersey, United Kingdom
BREAKING: Historic ruling on harmful effects of climate change on children’s rights, the CRC Committee @UNChildRights1 found that a State party can be held responsible for the negative impact of its carbon emissions on the rights of children within and outside its territory.
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Australians reject “gas led recovery” as climate concern surges to new highs reneweconomy.com.au/australi… via @renew_economy. @TheAusInstitute
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
BREAKING: UN Human Rights Council makes history by recognizing "the right to a clean healthy & sustainable environment as a human right"
Resolution acknowledges "letter signed by more than 1,100 civil society, child, youth + indigenous peoples’ organizations that the #TimeIsNow"
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
In an Australian and world legal first, we are challenging a plan for sharing water in the northern Murray-Darling Basin over #climatechange.
Proudly representing @naturensw
#mdb #nswpol #climatelitigation #climatelaw #waterlaw bit.ly/3uHrDSk
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
#BREAKING Environment Minister @sussanley has approved Wollongong Coal's Russell Vale coal mine expansion, located beneath the Sydney & Illawarra drinking water catchments. Here are just some of the reasons why this decision is outrageous 👇
lockthegate.org.au/sussan_le…
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
In a ‘landmark’ Australian first, the court found the state environmental regulator had not fulfilled its duty to protect the state’s environment.The decision is a major step forward in holding government to account on climate policy.
@EDOLawyers we can't thank you enough!
Climate Justice Pgrm retweeted
Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action WINS!!!
“The next 10 years are really critical. We need rapid and deep emissions cuts.”
@p_hannam covers today’s court win by bushfire survivors @BSCA_Aus against the EPA
@EDOLawyers is proud to represent @BSCA_Aus smh.com.au/environment/clima…