Learning from the Small Island States: Tackling Climate Change through International Law
The climate crisis is not only an environmental and scientific emergency – it is a fundamental legal and ethical challenge. Nowhere is this more evident than in small island deve
How just is movement towards ‘Just Transition’?
The global push for a low-carbon economy – through renewable energy, electric mobility, green hydrogen, and decarbonized industries – is crucial to combat climate change. Howev
The Global Consequences of the U.S. Withdrawal from WHO Pandemic Response Reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities in the world’s preparedness and ability to respond collectively to global health crises. In its aftermath, international effort
Tackling Online Harms: A Global Overview of Legal Challenges and Policy Developments
In the digital age, online harms – ranging from hate speech, cyberbullying, child sexual exploitation, and misinformation to algorithmic bias and surveillance – pose complex ch
How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Could Reshape Global ESG Ambitions
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has emerged as a sweeping legislative proposal that could redefine how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are integrated
The European Union’s Climate Law could create necessary precedent in sustainability
Portugal’s environment minister announced in January this year that the country would utilize its six-month presidency of the EU to finalize the bloc’s proposed climate law. Th
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental migrants
As far back as 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that migration would be the single greatest impact of climate change. As per a report by the IPCC
Gender discrimination litigations are shedding light on the continuing problem of workplace bias
In most jurisdictions, gender discrimination at the workplace is prohibited by law. However, from hiring policies and promotions, to compensation offered, many companies treat wome
The role of impartial reporting in upholding democratic processes
According to Freedom House, political rights and civil liberties have seen a decline in democracies in general. According to their Freedom in the World 2021 Report, India, among th
The right to repair movement could have a significant impact on global emissions reduction
Many manufacturers use planned obsolescence so that products fail prematurely and are short-lived, thereby forcing consumers to purchase replacements at more frequent intervals. In