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COP26 – The Australian Government's preparation to date

Herbert Smith Freehills

A net zero by 2050 target to be included in Australia’s 2025 NDC. 2 The Government has stated Australia is on track to achieve this target, with an expected reduction of 30 to 35% by 2030. 2 The Government has stated Australia is on track to achieve this target, with an expected reduction of 30 to 35% by 2030.

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COP26 – The Australian Government's preparation to date

Herbert Smith Freehills

The Australian Government has not committed to Net Zero 2050 but framed Australia’s commitment to the IEA COP26 Net Zero Summit held on 1 April 2021 (Aus time) as: The Australian Government is firmly committed to getting to net zero as soon as possible and preferably by 2050. 60% by 2050 (on 1990 levels).

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Current or Ongoing? An Interesting Trend in Intellectual Property News

IPilogue

As I searched for a topic for this blog post, I encountered a common theme: the Canadian technology sector is constantly asking for more action from the Canadian government aimed at fostering innovation in the community. In December 2020, the Government of Canada released a new climate plan: “ A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy.”.

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COP26 – The UK Government's preparation to date

Herbert Smith Freehills

This trend has continued to the present day, with the UK Government (the Government ) in April announcing a leading emissions target of 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels – aiming to further support efforts to achieve the UK's legally binding net zero target for 2050. Reaching Net Zero. Green financing.

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COP26 – The UK Government's preparation to date

Herbert Smith Freehills

This trend has continued to the present day, with the UK Government (the Government ) in April announcing a leading emissions target of 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels – aiming to further support efforts to achieve the UK's legally binding net zero target for 2050. Reaching Net Zero. Green financing.

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Regulator Advises UK Government on Possible Changes to Consumer and Competition Law to Support UK Green Goals

IP Tech Blog

The Competition and Markets Authority (“ CMA “) has published advice for the UK Government on changes that could be made to consumer and competition law to facilitate the UK achieving a “N et Zero ” economy by 2050. Finally, the CMA recommends that the government strengthen the CMA’s enforcement powers. Competition Law.

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Regulator Advises UK Government on Possible Changes to Consumer and Competition Law to Support UK Green Goals

LexBlog IP

The Competition and Markets Authority (“ CMA “) has published advice for the UK Government on changes that could be made to consumer and competition law to facilitate the UK achieving a “N et Zero ” economy by 2050. Finally, the CMA recommends that the government strengthen the CMA’s enforcement powers.