Lighthiser v. Trump Youth Urge the Ninth Circuit to Reinstate their Constitutional Climate and Right to Life Case

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20May
On April 13, 2026, youth plaintiffs from across the country appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Lighthiser v. Trump, which challenges President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders that “unleash” fossil fuels, block renewable energy development, suppress critical climate science, and exacerbate the climate crisis.
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“Nothing for us without us”: Children set standards for their meaningful participation in global events

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20May
For the past 15 months, a group of eight children and young people (aged 12–19) from Bolivia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Wales, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have worked together to address gaps in quality child participation they say has long been overlooked by the international community.
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Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19May
Building an Alliance of Democracies in a New World (dis)Order
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GDC Europe Forum 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19May
Theme: Defending Democracy in the Age of AI: Protecting Electoral Integrity Across Europe Date: 19 May 2026
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Climate Change Big Player at FIFA World Cup 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19May
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across three host countries: the United States of America (USA), Canada, and Mexico, with matches spread over 16 cities and the final to be held in New York on the 19th of July.
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Investor protection blocking climate action

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
From 24-29 April 2026, Colombia and the Netherlands are co-hosting the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels(opens in new window) in Santa Marta. The goal is urgent and widely shared: to accelerate a just and orderly phase-out of coal, oil and gas. But while governments are under growing pressure to act on climate change, a less visible legal obstacle could undermine progress:
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EarthRights Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Law Professors in Enbridge v. Whitmer

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
This week, EarthRights International submitted an amicus brief on behalf of professors of foreign relations law before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in support of the State of Michigan’s authority to protect the Great Lakes from the Line 5 oil pipeline.
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From pilot to policy: how electoral bodies are responsibly adopting AI

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 18May
International IDEA, in collaboration with Microsoft, Arizona State University (ASU) and The Elections Group (TEG), has launched the AI + Elections Clinic Skills Hub, part of the Mechanics of Democracy Lab hosted by ASU.
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In these conflicts, Norway and the peace mediators cooperated closely

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
Tigray, the Philippines, Aceh, the Black Sea and the Basque Country. These are five key words for conflicts where an international peace centre in Switzerland – with Norwegian support – has contributed to agreements on peace and conflict resolution over the past 25 years.
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The IMF & Climate Change

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15May
To fight climate change, countries need macro-economic policy that enables a just green transformation. The International Monetary Fund has a lot of influence over shaping these policies as the pre-eminent international institution overseeing economic and financial stability.
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