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Sustainability Subjects

From climate change to waste management, circular economy, sustainable city or maritime and shipping, CGSL understands the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability and how the goal of a sustainable world is daily impacted by the myriad of issues resulting from the depletion of nature, business operations, and man’s mismanagement of resources.

Our experts understand these critical issues, but they do not stop there. They go further to analyze how existing relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles can be used to address the problems and achieve sustainability in these specialized areas. In cases where there is a dearth of the relevant legal framework, or where the existing one is incapable of supporting current and future sustainability goals, we adopt a pragmatic approach by proposing a new legislative framework or in appropriate cases, recommend necessary amendments to an existing one.

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Climate Change Law and Policy

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

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Energy Law and Policy

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

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Natural Resources Law and Policy

Exploring the legal principles that govern the management, exploration, and use of natural resources in a sustainable manner.

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International Investment Law and Policy

We analyze the role of international investment law and policy in a just transition.

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Corporate Governance Law and Policy

We examine the role of corporate law in a sustainable business environment.

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Human Rights Law and Policy

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

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Net Zero

We explore the legal frameworks that promote the attainment of 1.5°C.

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Public Health and Sustainability

We explore the legal principles that intersect public health and sustainability.

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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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Circular Economy

Evaluating how the law can help to support regenerative systems that promote sustainable growth.

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Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change

What legal frameworks can help to promote AI in sustainability strategies?

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Sport and Sustainability

How can the law drive sustainable sporting activities?

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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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Climate Finance and Energy Transition

Exploring the legal aspect of climate finance and energy transition.

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Global South v Global North Divide & Sustainable Development

Introducing a new dimension to sustainable development.

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Geopolitical and Anti-ESG Law and Policy

Exploring the “Yea” and “Nay” in sustainability policy.

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Nature and Biodiversity Law and Policy

We examine the legal framework that ensures the protection and preservation of the nature and variety of life on the earth.

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International Environmental Law and Policy

Expounding the critical role of international environmental law in ensuring a sustainable society.

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International Law and Policy

Expounding the diverse treaties that drive different aspects of sustainability.

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International Trade Law and Policy

How do international trade law and policy impact sustainability?

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International Labor Law and Policy

Examining the role of international, regional, and national labor laws in promoting fair and decent working conditions.

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Water and Effluent Law and Policy

Analyzing the legal framework for sustainable water resources and management.

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Sustainable Food and Agriculture Law and Policy

Expounding the legal framework for sustainable farming, natural resources, and equitable access to food.

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Waste Management

Examining the legal framework that aims to reduce the environmental impacts of waste on our society.

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International Waters

We expound on the legal principles that promote international cooperation between states in shared waters and resources.

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Maritime and Shipping

Exploring the legal frameworks that regulate and minimize environmental impacts in the maritime industry.

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Sustainable Aviation

From Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Aircraft efficiency, we focus on the legal framework that mitigates environmental and societal impacts in the aviation industry.

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Water and Plastic Pollution

Expounding the legal framework that protects the environment from plastic pollution.

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Greenhouse Gas Accounting

An analysis of the laws and regulations that ensure efficient measurement, reporting, and management of Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Global Economy/Finance

Exploring the legal principles that ensure long-term global economic growth in a sustainable manner.

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Climate Justice

A focus on the laws that promote and guarantee just and equity in the fight against climate change and its impacts.

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Super Pollutants

Expounding the legal frameworks that aim to mitigate other air pollutants that significantly contribute to climate change and poor air quality.

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Supply Chain

Exploring the legal principles aimed at minimizing environmental and social impacts while ensuring ethical practices.

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Sustainable City

An analysis of how the law can help to ensure the designing and balancing of environmental, economic, and social needs of a city and its inhabitants.

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Climate Science

We explore the intersection of science and law on different environmental issues.

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Urban Population and Climate Migration

We explore the dearth of legal framework in the protection of climate migrants.

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Data Security

We explore the legal principles that intersect data protection in sustainability.

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Sustainable Development & Global Environmental Health

Expounding the role of law in sustainable development and global environmental health.

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Carbon Trade and Storage

An analysis of the legal framework regulating carbon capture, credit trading, and storage.

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Environmental Impact Assessment

We explore the diverse environmental laws and regulations aimed at evaluating the environmental, economic, and social impacts of choice sustainability projects.

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Post-Disaster Recovery: Focus on Housing

We explore how the law can be used to repair, restore, and provide resilience for victims of environmental crisis.

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Climate Risk Assessment

We evaluate what laws are available to assess climate risk and impacts, especially in vulnerable communities.

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Politics and Policy of Urban Sustainability

We explore different cities and their politics and policies on urban sustainability.

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Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

An evaluation of legal framework aimed at reducing environmental impacts of drug development, manufacturing, and disposal.

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Hazardous waste

Expounding the legal framework on dangerous waste and their harmful potential to human health.

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Oil and Gas

An evaluation of the legal framework that regulates oil and gas exploration and its impact on the environment.

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Financial Services

An analysis of the laws and regulations that regulate the roles of this pivotal industry in sustainability.

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Multinational Development Banks

An exposition of the legal framework that regulates international development banks in just transition.

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Insurance

An evaluation of the legal principles regulating sustainable insurance.

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Built Environment

An analysis of the legal principles that seek to minimize environmental impacts in building development.

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Tobacco

Exploring the legal framework aimed at minimizing the negative impacts of tobacco on the environment.

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Chemicals

An evaluation of the legal principles that mitigate the impacts of chemicals on the environment and public health.

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Transportation

Expounding the legal framework on different means of transportation that impact sustainability.

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Electric Vehicles

An analysis of the legal principles that regulate the production, use, and material sourcing for electric vehicles.

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Cement Production

Exploring the legal principles aimed at minimizing the impact of cement manufacturing on the climate.

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Business Ethics and Competitive Behavior

Evaluation of regulatory frameworks aimed at ensuring ethical corporate behavior.

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Legal Practice and Sustainability

An examination of how sustainability is changing legal practice across the world.

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Litigation and Judicial Decisions

An analysis of judicial decisions on climate risk and modern sustainability.

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Greenwashing

Expounding on the regulatory framework aimed at minimizing unethical and misleading sustainability claims.

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Modern Slavery

An examination of the legislative frameworks aimed at prevention of slavery and every form of human servitude.

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Bribery and Anti-Corruption

An examination of regulatory framework aimed at minimizing corrupt practices in sustainable business.