Energy and Natural Resources

Paris Agreement and Consensus to Address Climate Challenge

A world record 150 country leaders launched landmark climate talks in Paris. The 2015 Paris Agreement provides tools for states to commit to climate mitigation goals, to collectively ratchet up their ambition, and to oversee their implementation. Representatives of 195 nations have adopted this climate blueprint.

This Insight provides an overview of the Decision adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 21 Decision) and the Paris Agreement that map engagement on:

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Volume: 
20
Issue: 
8
Author: 
Elizabeth Burleson
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Implementation Day Announced for Iran Nuclear Sanctions (January 16, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 16, 2016, the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Agency inspectors confirmed Iran’s compliance with all required preparatory steps under the Joint Comprehensive P

TransCanada Files Lawsuit Challenging President’s Keystone XL Pipeline Veto (January 6, 2016)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On January 6, 2016, TransCanada filed suit in U.S.

Paris Climate Agreement is Signed (December 12, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On December 12, 2015, the UN Secretary-General issued a press statement characterizing the

Court of Justice of the European Union Denies Application of Iranian Ministry of Energy to be Removed from EU Sanctions List (September 8, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 8, 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court)