Carbon capture and storage laws in Australia: project facilitation or a precautionary approach?
This paper examines the onshore and offshore regimes for CCS in Australia and the legal issues arising in relation to the implementation of CCS projects.
Prospects for Coal, CCTS and CCS in the European Union
This IEA Clean Coal Centre report examines the scope and status of major EU clean coal and carbon capture and storage programs, including such initiatives as the creation of the Zero Emission Platform (ZEP) in 2006.
NSW Proposals for a Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Injection and Storage
This is the Global CCS Institute's response to Australia's Industry and Investment Department’s position paper on Proposals for a Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Injection and Storage.
Afforestation and forestry land allocation in northern Vietnam: Analysing the gap between policy intentions and outcomes
This paper discusses the impacts of state afforestation efforts and forestry land allocation on farmers’ land-use decisions in northern Vietnam.
Scientific Synthesis of the Impacts of Ocean Fertilization on Marine Biodiversity
This report presents a review and synthesis of existing literature and other scientific information on the potential impacts of ocean fertilization on marine biodiversity, pursuant to CBD COP 9 decision IX/20, paragraph 3.
Biochar – One Way Forward for Soil Carbon in Offset Mechanisms in Africa?
This paper explores how small-scale biochar systems with net emission reductions may hold a key for Africa to engage with the international offset mechanisms and open the door to soil carbon sequestration projects.
Ocean Iron Fertilization: Why Further Research is Needed
This article examines the economic potential of ocean iron fertilization in the context of a post-Kyoto Protocol climate agreement and what public international law says, and should say, on the issue of ocean iron fertilization.
Iron Fertilization: A Scientific Review with International Policy Recommendations
This paper examines the effectiveness and appropriateness of iron fertilization in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
Legal Posture of Ocean Iron Fertilization Under International Law
This is an article from the International Environmental Law Committee newsletter that provides an overview of the legal posture of ocean iron fertilization (OIF) activities under international environmental law.
Geoengineering, the Law of the Sea, and Climate Change
This paper summarizes proposals for climate related geoengineering projects that involve or affect the ocean and reviews the applicable legally binding global instruments that seek to regulate these activities.