What If Governments and Companies Are Challenged in Courts over Alleged Inaction on Climate Change?
The report discusses potential legal challenges to governments and companies for inadequate action on climate change in Canada by 2030.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Policy Horizons Canada |
| Publication date: | March 1, 2017 |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Canada |
| Page count: | 5 |
Methods
The research method involves strategic foresight, scenario exploration, and consultation with experts to identify key factors driving change and emerging policy challenges and opportunities.
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Key Insights
The report by Policy Horizons Canada explores the possibility of governments and companies facing legal action for insufficient measures against climate change by 2030. It highlights recent cases where governments were sued for failing to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and suggests that similar legal principles could apply in Canada. The report discusses the implications of such lawsuits, including the acceleration of the transition to a climate economy, the risk of stranded assets, and the legal recognition of future generations' rights. It emphasizes the need for policies that are robust and resilient across a range of plausible futures.
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Categories: 2017 publication year | 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | Canada geographic scope | English publication language | climate change | financial stability | fossil fuel industry | future generations | government responsibility | greenhouse gas reduction | intergenerational equity | law | legal action | policy development | sustainability | sustainable development