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COP26 – Trends in Latin America

Herbert Smith Freehills

As part of its Decarbonization Plan, Costa Rica is committed to reaching zero carbon emissions by 2050. Bill 3729/2004 was also approved by Congress, which creates more flexible and simpler processes for environmental licensing within Brazil. . However, Colombia is also taking positive steps to mitigate climate change.

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COP26 – Trends in Latin America

Herbert Smith Freehills

As part of its Decarbonization Plan, Costa Rica is committed to reaching zero carbon emissions by 2050. Bill 3729/2004 was also approved by Congress, which creates more flexible and simpler processes for environmental licensing within Brazil. . However, Colombia is also taking positive steps to mitigate climate change.

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COP27 and the UK energy sector – between a rock and a hard place

Herbert Smith Freehills

In 2021 the UK enshrined in law a pledge to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 (compared to 1990 levels), with an overarching commitment to reach net zero by 2050. UK CLIMATE COMMITMENTS. The UK Government has stated that its strategy for net zero is to "lead the world in ending our contribution to climate change".