Law at the Heart of Global Sustainability

At CGLS, we expound the critical role of law in a just, equitable, and sustainable transition. Join us in building a healthy, resilient, and prosperous future for all through the power of law and policy.


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Publications Archive

Explore past articles, briefs, and newsletters on global sustainability law, offering insights,analysis, and resources to guide research, policy, and practice.

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Sub-Saharan Africa Needs Climate Finance, But Not at The Expense of Financial Stability.

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries agreed to mobilize at least $1.3 trillion per year by 2035 for climate action and ..Read more

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Understanding Climate Justice Through The Lens Of Human Rights

On a sweltering day in southern Europe last summer, an elderly woman sat by her window, clutching a damp cloth to her face. ..Read more

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The Rise of Green Bonds in Energy Transition

Green bonds represent one of the most significant innovations in sustainable finance, serving as dedicated debt... ..Read more

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Critical Minerals in the Deep Sea and Accompany Sustainability Concerns

As the international community continues to seek alternatives to fossil fuels, the recent discovery of critical minerals in the deep ..Read more

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How Environmental Law Sustainability Consulting Across The Developed World

Sustainable consulting firms, whether they be large like MBB or the Big 4 or small like boutiques, base..Read more

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Climate-Induced Migration and Its Legal Vacuum:

Climate change stands as one of the most significant humanitarian issues of the 21st century, intensifying ..Read more

Law. Sustainability. Impact.

The Center for Global Sustainability Law (CGSL) focuses on the intersection between law and sustainability. With an interdisciplinary approach, our experts, drawn from around the world and diverse industries, are committed to expounding the critical role of law in a just, ...read more

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Critical Minerals

Exploring the fundament legal and geopolitical issues in the exploration, trading, and use of earth’s essential raw materials.

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Energy

Advancing the policies that ensure clean and affordable energy for all.

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Sustainable Fashion

What legal frameworks can mitigate the impacts of fashion on the environment and society at large?

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Human Rights

How does the law protect the human rights of people around in a low-carbon, fair, and equitable economy?

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Waste Management

Examining the legal framework that aims to reduce the environmental impacts of waste and its potential.

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Climate Change

Exploring the legal framework that supports a safe planet for all.

Our Programs & Initiatives

At the Center for Global Sustainability Law (CGSL), we lead and support transformative legal programs at the intersection of law, environment, society, and economy.