Protecting biodiveristy and ecosystems Archives

8 Cases found

Maia Filho v. Federal Environmental Agency (IBAMA)

At issue: Validity of fine imposed by Environmental Federal Agency for the burning of 600 hectares for grazing land

Jurisdictions:

Brazil
- Superior Court of Justice

Mataatua District Maori Council v. New Zealand

At issue: Determine whether New Zealand climate change policy violates Waitangi Treaty with Māori

Jurisdictions:

New Zealand
- Waitangi Tribunal

Pandey v. India

At issue: Adequacy of India's climate change mitigation efforts vis-a-vis Public Trust Doctrine and other legal obligations

Jurisdictions:

India
- National Green Tribunal

Greenpeace Nordic Ass’n and Nature and Youth v. Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

At issue: Constitutionality of Norwegian government decision to license new blocks of Barents Sea for development of deep-sea oil and gas extraction

Jurisdictions:

Norway
- Oslo District Court

In re Court on its own motion v. State of Himachal Pradesh and others

At issue: Halt and reverse receding of glaciers near Rohatang Pass by restricting tourist traffic and deforestation

Jurisdictions:

India
- National Green Tribunal

Decision C-035/16 of February 8, 2016

At issue: Constitutionality of statutory provisions grandfathering agricultural, mining, and oil and gas development activities in sensitive, high-altitude ecosystems

Jurisdictions:

Colombia
- Constitutional Court

Ironstone Community Action Group Inc. v. NSW Minister for Planning and Duralie Coal Pty. Ltd.

At issue: To challenge the approval of an extension to an existing coal mine.

Jurisdictions:

Australia
- New South Wales
  - Land and Environment Court

Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association Inc. v. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure and Warkworth Mining Limited

At issue: To challenge the approval of the extension and continued operation of coal mine due to impacts on biodiversity

Jurisdictions:

Australia
- New South Wales
  - Land and Environment Court

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8 Cases found