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Treasure Trove UNCLOS – New Argumentative Ground for Climate Change Litigation?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-10-13)Based on the premise that climate change litigation is a useful tool to bring States to intensify their efforts to mitigate climate change, the thesis follows the question whether the UNCLOS offers a useful tool in addition to the traditional fora for climate change litigation. The thesis looks at both the climate related obligations under the UNCLOS and the potential of the obligations to be used ... -
Is There a Need for Legal Reinforcement in Norway – to Protect and Preserve the Marine Environment From Offshore Petroleum Activities?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-08-31)Denne avhandlingen dreier seg om hvorvidt det er nødvendig for ytterligere lovgivning i forbindelse med beskyttelse av det marine miljø fra den offshore oljeindustrien i Norge, ved å analysere hvor omfattende eksisterende nasjonalt lovverk er, i tillegg til de folkerettslige pliktene Norge har som en kyststat etter Havrettskonvensjonen. Denne analysen går ut på å gå gjennom Norges lovverk, etterfulgt ... -
The role of due diligence obligations in climate change litigation to fill in the corporate climate accountability gap
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-31)This thesis aims at answering the following legal question: to what extent can due diligence legislation be used in climate governance to fill in the corporate climate accountability gap through climate change litigation? The objective of this research is to critically assess the legal potential of due diligence legislation within corporate climate litigation cases. In other words, the research ... -
The Role of International Environmental Obligations in the Interpretation and Invocation of the Two-year Rule for the Approval or Disapproval of Plans of Work in the Exploitation Phase
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)This thesis has begun its text by introducing the general importance of the Area and then explaining the general legal framework in international law. In particular, environmental obligations that have already existed in international law are introduced. These obligations have been considered between states and the ISA, aware of the fact that the prospective contractors are supposed to conduct ... -
The Role of RFMOs in the Conservation of Shortfin Mako Sharks in the Northern Atlantic Ocean
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)The aim of the thesis was to assess the role of the RFMOs in the conservation of shortfin makos in the Northern Atlantic. Initially, the study examined and analysed the framework of conservation and management measures guiding the conservation of the shortfin makos. Subsequently, the thesis explored the mechanisms relating to how the RFMOs have operationalised the relevant measures. Lastly, the ... -
The IMO’s approach to climate change mitigation: Regulatory and policy framework for reducing GHG emissions
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)Based upon the topicality of GHG emissions and the IMO’s involvement, my thesis will investigate and examine the regulatory and policy framework of the IMO for reducing GHG emissions and its alignment with the international legal framework to provide a better understanding of where we currently stand in the mitigation of the climate crisis. -
A Law of the Sea perspective on the discharge of nuclear wastewater-using Fukushima as an example
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-01)In the tenth year after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident caused by the Great Earthquake in Japan, the Japanese government announced that it would discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea in 2023, which is this year. According to recent news, Japan has completed an undersea pipeline and is preparing to officially discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea through the pipeline at the end of ... -
To what extent is the use of underwater surveillance equipment for security and military purposes in conformity with the Law of the Sea?
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-08-29)The master thesis examines to what extent the use of underwater surveillance equipment for security and military purposes is in conformity with the Law of the Sea. -
Legally analysing and addressing the Effects of Ocean Acidification in a European Union law context through the lens of the Ecosystem Approach
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-31)Ocean Acidification (OA) continues to have an increasing impact on the marine waters of the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, there is no legal framework in place that addresses OA sufficiently enough to reduce or even halt it. Therefore, it has become necessary to consider possible avenues and legal instruments that can tackle the consequences of OA. As the current sectorial approach to ... -
Energy Transition in Norway, Sweden, and Portugal: Reconciling Conflicts Between Climate and Environmental Objectives in the context of Hydropower Production
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-30)Promoting renewable energy and transitioning away from fossil fuels are crucial in combating climate change. However, the production of renewable energy often poses risks to biodiversity. For example, hydropower production, while contributing to the renewable energy share, can have significant negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems and the dependent ecosystems. The European Union (EU) has played a ... -
The legal framework provided by the Equitable and Reasonable Utilization Principle for the establishment of climate change-proof transboundary water management agreements between co-riparian States
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-30)This paper explores the legal framework brought forward by the Equitable and Reasonable Utilization Principle (ERUP) over transboundary waters and questions its relevance to the establishment of agreements between riparian States that are resilient to climate change and its related upcoming challenges. By investigating major legal texts in international water law, this thesis describes the content ... -
Regulating the Impacts of Offshore Energy Activities on Arctic Marine Biodiversity: An Analysis from the Norwegian Perspective
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-29)There does not exist any established legal framework nor any comprehensive treaty regulating offshore activities in the Arctic, although they are being developed at an exponentially increasing rate. Offshore energy projects have a direct impact on Arctic marine biodiversity. In order to lower this impact, human activities in this sector must be regulated. There cannot be a choice between protecting ... -
The Gender-Climate Change Nexus – A critical study of a gender-transformative approach to the international climate change regime
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-29)This thesis aims to shed some light on the gender-climate change nexus. Indeed, climate governance might appear gender-neutral, but climate changes impacts aggravate existing gender inequalities. Because of this, gender and women’s considerations have been first ignored, and once they were taken into account, they were misunderstood. Therefore, the full and meaningful integration of gender and women’s ... -
To bind or not to bind? A legal analysis of the EU energy targets
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-06-14)European Union is an incontestable leader in environmental matters. Its climate change framework includes high ambitious with ramifications beyond purely environmental concerns. The increasing concerns regarding the greenhouse gases emissions, led the European Union to strengthen the policies of the most impactful sector, namely the energy sector. The Energy industry became the reason for climate, ... -
Legal and regulatory challenges to the development of renewable energy communities
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-31)The Renewable Energy Directive defines Renewable Energy Communities (REC) as legal entities with open and voluntary participation, controlled by shareholders or members near renewable energy projects. REC aims to provide environmental, economic, or social benefits to shareholders and local areas, focusing on activities like generation, consumption, aggregation, energy supply, and sharing. The study ... -
Towards Nature Sustainable Business with Corporate Social Responsibility Regulation - Study on the Legalisation of Corporate Environmental Responsibility
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-31)Biodiversity is globally degrading with an unprecedented speed. Biodiversity loss is not a threat only to ecosystems but also global economy since global business is inherently linked healthy ecosystem services. The practices of private companies, and especially of multinational corporations, can cause significant adverse impacts on the environment. The concept of corporate social responsibility ... -
Deep Seabed Mining in Areas within National Jurisdiction: Analysis of the Norwegian legal framework in the context of the marine environmental law
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-30)This study utilizes the legal dogmatic method to analyse the current state of the deep seabed mining regulation within the international landscape and Norwegian national legislation, providing an accessible overview of the Marine Environmental Law framework. This thesis aims to unveil the true dimension of the relationship between International Law and national jurisdiction, choosing the Norwegian ... -
The inclusion of the maritime transport sector in the EU ETS, a comparison with the aviation sector
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-29)The inclusion of the maritime transport sector in the recent reform of the EU ETS is a major step forward in its decarbonisation process. At the same time, there is the example of the aviation sector, whose experience in the EU ETS has been troubled and has not been able to function as planned from the beginning, largely due to strong opposition from the international community. This scenario brings ... -
A Critical Perspective on the Principle of State Sovereignty Over Natural Resources and its Role in Hindering the Effective Regulation of Climate Change at the International Stage
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-26)This thesis explores the dual roles of states within the regime of climate change. On the one hand, as actors contributing to climate change and, on the one hand, as the primary lawmakers in this legal regime. Being the primary actors within the regime of climate change means that States, due to the principle of sovereignty and sovereignty over natural resources, have a crucial role in determining ... -
Comparative Study of Mineral Resource Management and Environmental Protection in the Area and Antarctica
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-25)In this thesis, I shall compare the different regimes regulating mineral resource management and environmental protection in the Area and Antarctica, and how these two regimes affect the rights and obligations of developing States. In order to do this, I shall make use of a doctrinal legal research approach to describe each regime, and shall additionally make use of elements from comparative ...
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