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ICJ Ruling Revives Legal Status of Kyoto Protocol

Syllabus: Environment Source:  IE Context: In a landmark advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has clarified that the Kyoto Protocol (1997) remains legally valid and binding, even after the Paris Agreement (2015) came into effect. About ICJ Ruling Revives Legal Status of Kyoto Protocol: What is the Kyoto Protocol? Adopted in 1997, entered …

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Climate Litigation

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: Environmental activists have sued Norway, challenging its proposal for seabed mineral exploration, claiming inadequate impact assessment. Norway’s parliament approved the plan in January, citing minimal impact from the study.   Deep-Sea Mining Explained Involves extracting minerals from the ocean floor. Types: Polymetallic nodules, seafloor sulphide deposits, cobalt …

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