A legal standard for state mitigation efforts: is national discretion bound to shrink over time?
By: Christopher Campbell-Duruflé
Climate Law
The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act: A Tepid Response to the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement, signed by 196 countries, seeks to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C, with efforts to cap it at 1.5°C. The article analyzes Canada’s approach to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, aiming to align with the Paris Agreement. It examines if the Act’s measures are sufficient for Canada to meet its climate goals.
