Countries’ carbon removal plans risk breaching international law

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🗞️ Driving the news: A report by Oxford University’s Sustainable Law Programme highlights that many countries’ carbon dioxide removal (CDR) plans may be in conflict with international law
• The report builds on the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) opinion that states have a legal duty to mitigate climate change, warning that certain CDR strategies might undermine international climate obligations

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The report suggests that carbon removal strategies must be feasible and legally coherent, avoiding the risk of countries adopting measures that may violate existing international environmental law
• Unregulated CDR could undermine the global fight against climate change if not aligned with climate justice principles

⏭️ What’s next: Governments are urged to develop transparent and ethical CDR strategies that are legally compliant and genuinely contribute to climate change mitigation

💬 One quote: “The duty to mitigate climate change under international law must guide the development of carbon dioxide removal technologies.” – Oxford Sustainable Law Programme

📈 One stat: Countries must ensure that CDR strategies align with international law, avoiding legal breaches that could hinder progress on global climate goals

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