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Global Civil Society Groups Welcome the UN Climate Accountability Resolution Vote

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 –  Today, at the United Nations General Assembly, a strong majority of States affirmed... Read More

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Historic Santa Marta Conference: A Turning Point for Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout

SANTA MARTA (Colombia), April 29, 2026 – The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, which concludes today... Read More

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Experts: Santa Marta Conference (April 24-29) a Landmark Moment for Fossil Fuel Phaseout

  WASHINGTON / GENEVA / SANTA MARTA (Colombia), April 15, 2026 – Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) experts... Read More

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International Court of Justice Climate Ruling Follow-Up Resolution Is a Test of Climate Leadership at the UN

If states back the resolution by consensus, it would send a powerful message of commitment to climate action and...

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Advisory Opinions On Climate Change: Pathways For Their Strategic Use By Indigenous Peoples

Published on April 30, 2026 By Angélica Cuevas, International Network for Economic, Social & Cultural Rights ESCR-Net and Luisa...

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Beyond the Burn: Why Santa Marta Must Tackle the Petrochemical Build Out

Published April 15, 2026 By Delphine Lévi Alvarès, Global Petrochemicals Campaign Manager at the Center for International Environmental Law....

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Ammonia: Fossil Gas in a New Form (May 2026)

Fossil fuel and fertilizer companies are planning a massive build-out of fossil gas-based petrochemical facilities across the United States,... Read More

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The High Cost of Offshore Oil and Gas: Climate, Ecosystems, and Economies in the Wider Caribbean

Despite the scientific and legal imperative to phase out fossil fuels, oil and gas projects continue to be developed... Read More

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Curb Petrochemicals to Unlock a Full Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Petrochemicals are sewn into nearly everything around us — from the production of fertilizers, to our textiles, to our... Read More

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