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Joie Chowdhury

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Lawyer working on climate justice & human rights @cielorg.bsky.social Roots in India & the US. (Views are my own, etc.)

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 3h
TODAY: U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Suncor v. Boulder. 🛢️ Big Oil is asking the Court to dismiss this landmark climate case. ✊ But communities facing fossil-fuel-driven climate harm deserve their day in court. We are at the Court and monitoring the hearing. Follow us for updates. #SCOTUS
Photo of demonstration in front of SCOTUS as oral arguments in Suncor v. Boulder take place.Photo of demonstration in front of SCOTUS as oral arguments in Suncor v. Boulder take place.Photo of demonstration in front of SCOTUS as oral arguments in Suncor v. Boulder take place.
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 24/09/2026
🌊 #SeaLevelRise is a human rights and climate justice issue 🌊 What does that mean from an international law and human rights perspective? Our new briefing examines exactly that: www.ciel.org/reports/sea-... A 🧵
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 22/07/2026
🆕 BLOG! One year ago, the world's highest court (the ICJ) clarified that States have legal obligations to prevent, address & repair climate harm: www.ciel.org/one-year-on-... But this story is about much more than a court opinion. It is about a movement & it's now about implementation. A 🧵
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 25/06/2026
🚨🪇🎉 BIG WIN for climate accountability today 🎉🪇🚨 A French Court has issued a landmark ruling against TotalEnergies, sending a powerful signal that major corporate emitters can no longer sidestep responsibility for their climate impacts. A 🧵 www.lemonde.fr/planete/arti...
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 03/06/2026
🏦 What do central banks have to do with climate action? More than you think. The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion makes clear: climate obligations extend to all State institutions. That puts financial authorities on notice. ➡️ Read our new analysis to learn more: bit.ly/4uisNB9
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🔥 the 🇺🇳 UN General Assembly is about to be called upon to #VoteYesForClimateJustice as it considers an important resolution tabled by 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (and others) to welcome and build upon the historic #ClimateJustice ruling by the 🌐 ⚖️ International Court of Justice! 🧵⬇️ follow proceedings in thread below
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 03/12/2025
🍃 Nature has rights. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights made it clear in its historic #AdvisoryOpinion on the climate emergency. 👇 An analysis by attorney Luisa Gómez unpacks what this means for those working to protect ecosystems and advance #ClimateJustice. 🔗 READ HERE: bit.ly/RoNat25
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 25/11/2025
🗣️ Indigenous Peoples have long said: climate inaction threatens fundamental rights. #AdvisoryOpinions by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice now confirm it. 🔎 Learn what this means for #ClimateJustice and Indigenous Peoples’ rights 👉 shorturl.at/NsBLm
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 06/11/2025
📣 Ahead of #COP30, learn how the Advisory Opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights can help advance climate justice and #accountability 👉 bit.ly/3WF0SNt 📝 A new analysis by CIEL’s Upasana Khatri breaks down the Court's transformative conclusions. 🧵 Want to dive deeper? Keep reading! 👇
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 28/10/2025
🚨 BREAKING: The European Court of Human Rights @ECHR_CEDH has ruled in @GreenpeaceNorge and Others v. Norway. The decision is an important step for #ClimateJustice. Here’s why it matters 🧵
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 22/10/2025
🌎 Ahead of #COP30, we need less politics & more law. 🗣️ CIEL's @erikalennon.bsky.social, says this year the world must break the political gridlock that has defined climate negotiations. Countries must take ambitious climate action or risk violating their obligations under int'l law.👇 bit.ly/4ovq70n
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The Verdict Is In: To Comply with the Law, COP30 Must Deliver - Center for International Environmental Law
Landmark court rulings make clear: climate action is a legal duty, not a choice. At COP30, countries must act in line with the law.
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 14/10/2025
🌍⚖️Behind the ICJ’s historic climate ruling: youth leadership, solidarity & movement lawyering. 👉🏽Read the new @iisd.org blog from colleagues at #pisfcc, @wy4cj.bsky.social & CIEL — ‘Movement Lawyering Matters’: bit.ly/3IVWs1k #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #HumanRights
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Movement Lawyering Matters
By Cynthia Houniuhi, Aditi Shetye, Johanna Gusman, and Joie Chowdhury Since the delivery of the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on States’ obligations in respect of c...
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Eklavya Vasudev @eklavyavasudev.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Had a great time moderating our panel on Adaptation Litigation and Corporate Climate Accountability in the Global South at FAU CHREN. Grateful to brilliant panelists and team — we probed the darkness, but left with hope. 🌿 #ClimateJustice #BHR
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CIEL Unite @cielunite.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
#BlocchiamoTutto. Against governments’ silence, against genocide, against impunity. As workers across Italy call for a #GeneralStrike, CIEL UNITE shows its unwavering solidarity with the #GlobalSumudFlotilla, striking workers in Italy, and all those resisting genocide.
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 22/09/2025
🌐 With #UNGA underway, States must uphold the international rule of law to prevent the continuation of genocide in Gaza. There can be no environmental justice while the universal nature of human rights faces such grave and flagrant violations. 🔗 Read our statement: bit.ly/3Iy1Bwi
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UN General Assembly Opens with Ever Greater Urgency to Uphold the International Rule of Law - Center for International Environmental Law
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, States must uphold the international rule of law and protect human rights.
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
⚡ ⚖️ 🌐 upcoming #𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Asmania v. Holcim Crucial hearing upcoming in Switzerland, this could set a precedent for holding climate polluters accountable. 📅 Wed, 3 Sept 2025 – starting at 8:30 am CEST 📍 Cantonal Parliament of Zug🇨🇭 👇 A brief thread🧵
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 03/07/2025
🗣️ The #ClimateOpinion by the Inter-American Court of #HumanRights is clear: States must take action to STOP the climate crisis. ➡️ Swipe for our experts’ take. 👇 Read CIEL’s statement. #AOLetsGO 🔗 bit.ly/3I9M2KN
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Camilla Pollera @camillapollera.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
⚠️ TODAY IS THE DAY⚠️ 🔹 What must States do to prevent harm caused by climate change? 🔹How should States protect the most vulnerable? 🎥 WATCH the historic advisory opinion from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights LIVE: shorturl.at/GkNfD 📅Thu, 3 July | 16:00 UTC @joiec.bsky.social @ciel.org
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
⏲️in 30 mins: ⚖️🌐historic breakthrough expected for #ClimateJustice as InterAmerican Court of Human Rights delivers an authoritative judicial opinion on States' climate obligations. 👀Follow in real time via #AOLetsGo & the Court's streaming service 👇 shorturl.at/GkNfD
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 25/06/2025
🆕 BLOG 👉 bit.ly/40gHOXJ (en español abajo) ⚖️ The Inter-American Court of #HumanRights is poised to make history with its upcoming Advisory Opinion on the #ClimateEmergency. 🔎 Learn how this decision could shape climate justice worldwide and help end the era of impunity for major polluters.
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 05/06/2025
As #UNOC3 approaches, it's clear: a #FossilFreeOcean is no longer optional, but a moral and legal imperative. The fight for our oceans is urgent! Read more: bit.ly/3HtViJl
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Tides of Justice: The Climate Advisory Opinions and Legal Duties to Make the Ocean Fossil-Free - Center for International Environmental Law
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference marks a pivotal moment for climate action. States must prioritize a fossil-free ocean to meet legal obligations and protect our planet.
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🔥 ⚖️ #ClimateLitigation history happening right now at Higher Court of Hamm🇩🇪: follow with us this precedent-setting ruling in #SaulvsRWE. 🗣️ Today's decision cld be a turning point in efforts to make polluters pay for climate harms. 🧵 thread with context, insights from the Court & legal arguments👇
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CIEL Unite @cielunite.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
We held officer elections! CIEL Unite is proud to have elected five members of CIEL staff to run our union representative executive council. Congratulations to our elected union admin, bargaining chairs, and stewarding chairs. #InternationalWorkersDay
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CIEL Unite @cielunite.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
CIEL Unite is grounded in the same principles that guide our staff. We believe in: ✊ building long-term power, ⚖️ advancing justice, and 👭👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ensuring representation. We’re looking forward to meeting CIEL at the bargaining table and working to find creative solutions to advance our core values.
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 19/03/2025
No state, including Israel, should act with impunity, undermining international law. We call on the international community for urgent action and accountability.
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Oil Change International @oilchange.org · 19/03/2025
Israel has killed 400+ Palestinians in the deadliest 24 hrs in Gaza since 2023, violating its own ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu, his US allies, & the oil companies fueling this genocide have blood on their hands. The genocide in Palestine must end today. bit.ly/3FQKIuX
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Statement of Solidarity with Palestine in Light of Israel’s Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza
Israel has killed more than 400 Palestinian people in the deadliest 24 hours in the Gaza strip since 2023, in violation of its own ceasefire agreement. Oil Change International expresses deep…
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Maria Antonia Tigre @matigre.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We have an amazing lineup, including keynotes from @lienvandamme.bsky.social & @joiec.bsky.social! Also excited to welcome close friends @susanannsamuel.bsky.social & Alana Lancaster—and many more!
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
🔥 ⚖️ today: day 2 of #ClimateJustice hearing in #SaulvsRWE 🏛️ The Higher Regional Court in Hamm (🇩🇪) reviews if a #fossilfuels company can be held accountable for climate harms, potentially setting a historic precedent. 🐦 📝 I am reporting live from the Court's room. 🧵 🔽 thread below
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 19/03/2025
🌊 Fossil fuel companies are expanding into ever deeper waters, endangering human rights and the environment. 📣 OUR NEW PUBLICATION exposes the many risks of offshore oil & gas and offers legal tools to prevent harm: bit.ly/offshore-off... ☝️Learn why NOW is the time for a #FossilFreeOcean
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Erik Uebelacker @uebey.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
NOW: A hearing in Manhattan federal court over the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. The judge opens by saying he's going to make the docket OPEN on Pacer; it's normally sealed for immigration cases like this. Following live for @CourthouseNews 🧵 (📸 @jrussjruss.bsky.social)
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 10/03/2025
⭐A stellar line-up of panelists for the upcoming CIEL, WYCJ & PISFCC webinars on the historic climate hearings before the International Court of Justice! Don't miss them! 📅 12 March 3pm UTC: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📅 13 March 7:30am UTC: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Tessa Khan @tessakhan.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Breaking: Uplift welcomes a very sensible decision from the Court of Session invalidating the decision to approve the Rosebank oil field. Rosebank is a disaster for the climate & will do next to nothing to create the prosperity & stability that the UK needs. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court
Court of session said UK government go-ahead for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits did not take into account carbon emissions
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 20/01/2025
As the 47th US President is sworn into office, vowing to dismantle critical environmental protections and human rights safeguards, CIEL reaffirms its unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and a just and sustainable future for all. Read statement: bit.ly/3E4mdJY
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CIEL Condemns Regressive Actions Threatening Human Rights, Environment, and Justice - Center for International Environmental Law
We reject reckless policies and hate-fueled rhetoric dictate our future. CIEL is committed to justice, democracy, and a just and sustainable future for all.
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 16/01/2025
The Gaza ceasefire is hope for millions devastated by 15mo of conflict. We urge Israel & its supporters to prevent further loss of life, enable aid, & pursue lasting peace & justice. This demands accountability for genocidal acts & violations of international law. bit.ly/3WlYXxu
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ is holding up approval
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a “last minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of the agreement to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.
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Dana Drugmand @danad1012.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
This month, the world's highest court held hearings in what experts say is a landmark #climatejustice case, one that could have long-lasting impacts on climate law & governance Some highlights & key things to know (🧵) www.climateinthecourts.com/court-hearin...
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Court Hearings In The “Most Consequential Case In The History Of Humanity” Have Concluded. Here’s What You Need To Know
With record-level participation and potentially far-reaching impacts, this climate justice case is the biggest court case in the world. Article co-published with One Earth Now The International ...
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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 12/12/2024
Sharing moving arguments of #Tuvalu who will "not go quietly into the rising sea", Joie Chowdhury of @cielorg.bsky.social underscores this is a "watershed moment for #ClimateJustice, human rights and legal accountability" highlighting that reparations for climate harm is an obligation.
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Sarah J. Dorman @sarahdorman.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
An excellent piece by @lienvandamme.bsky.social & @joiec.bsky.social on the urgent need for climate reparations as historic #ClimateJustice hearings unfold at the International Court of Justice this week. ⚖️ 🌍 #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ @cielorg.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/28/c...
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Call for climate reparations at the ICJ even more urgent after COP29 falls short
Legal clarity from the International Court of Justice would be a first step towards climate reparations to those who had their rights harmed
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Lien Vandamme @lienvandamme.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Those harmed by the #ClimateCrisis have a #RightToRemedy incl. full #ClimateReparations ⚖️The International Court of Justice has a critical role to play in clarifying related obligations Read more @climatehome.bsky.social op-ed by @joiec.bsky.social & me 👇 www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/28/c...
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Call for climate reparations at the ICJ even more urgent after COP29 falls short
Legal clarity from the International Court of Justice would be a first step towards climate reparations to those who had their rights harmed
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 26/11/2024
🚨 Observer access at #INC5 has been severely limited due to inadequate room capacity, jeopardizing transparency & accountability of critical #PlasticsTreaty negotiations. @unep.bsky.social & South Korea must act now to ensure inclusive, meaningful participation for all. Read more: bit.ly/4g3GbSV
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Statement from Members of the Civil Society and Rights Holders Coalition on Room Capacity Issues at the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) for a Plastics Treaty, Civil Society and R...
BUSAN, Republic of Korea, November 26, 2024 — As members of the Civil Society and Rights Holders Coalition, representing more than 200 organizations, we...
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Amy Westervelt @amywestervelt.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
COP29 is wrapping up this week and people are (finally) calling for the process to be overhauled to *maybe* reduce oil industry influence over it. New documents we uncovered reveal they used a little known UN org to infiltrate from jump. First of three stories: drilled.media/news/IPIECA1
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The Great COP Co-opting: New Documents Show Big Oil Has Been There All Along
As global leaders call for overhauling the COP process, new documents show it’s been flawed from the start.
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
🚨🔥In 2 weeks, we will enter a historic moment as Advisory Proceedings on #ClimateJustice enter public phase at ⚖️ 🇺🇳International Court of Justice 🫵📢 Now: it’s your turn to step up & show solidarity with Pacific Islanders 🧵See in thread some concrete steps YOU can take👇👇👇
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 16/11/2024
The UN has now formally found Israel's genocide "consistent with genocide", including the use of weaponized starvation. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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UN Special Committee finds Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide, including use of starvation as weapon of war
NEW YORK (14 November 2024) – Israel’s warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, with mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palest...
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 17/11/2024
"every fraction of a degree matters" is true as hell. In the same way that releasing CO2 hurts people and planet, avoiding its release saves us from potential harm This isn't some saccharine 'hopeful' message: it's the hard, inarguable physical reality. www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 15/11/2024
The #ClimateCrisis is a #HumanRights crisis. Today CIEL's @lienvandamme.bsky.social spoke at a #COP29 side event to highlight the need for effective remedy & reparations for climate harm. A mini 🧵
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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 15/11/2024
#AOLetsGo: The International Court of Justice will soon hear from 100+ States to inform its ambitious climate opinion: the compass we need to navigate towards a safe & just future Today we joined a powerful action to demand #ClimateJustice & climate accountability inside & outside #COP29.
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Joie Chowdhury @joiec.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
🌍 ⚖️ The #ClimateICJAO petition, led by Pacific students, is calling on the judges of the International Court of Justice to deliver a strong climate advisory opinion grounded in #ClimateJustice, #HumanRights & best available science. 👉🏽 Sign & share: www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/st...
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Stand with Pacific Island Students
Pacific Island students are calling for urgent climate action. Join them in demanding justice, protection, and a livable future.
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Joie Chowdhury @joiec.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings in their climate change advisory opinion proceedings: 2-13 Dec. Full schedule: shorturl.at/xUQtb Will State arguments in Court match their claims of climate leadership?👉🏽 Follow live in Dec: webtv.un.org/en #AOLetsGo #ClimateLitigation
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 10/02/2024
Our @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social spoke with National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan about his latest project, “The Guardians of Life: Indigenous Stewards of Living Earth.” Listen here or find the Mongabay Newscast via your favorite podcast app:
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Podcast: What Indigenous knowledge can teach the world about saving biodiversity
Photographer Kiliii Yuyan joins the podcast to talk about the value of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) in protecting the world’s biodiversity. Teaming up with previous guest Gleb Raygorodetsky ...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/12/2023
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa launches case at UN's top court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 29/12/2023
The pushback from professors here is exactly what this moment requires. Rufo presents a cartoonish caricature of what college faculty are but crumbles at the slightest engagement with ones who aren’t figments of his imagination www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2...
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Right-Wing Activist Chris Rufo Calls for “Siege” of University at UT
Professors were there to shut him down
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