Act on Sanctions for Climate and Environmental Harm
This act allows for sanctions against foreign individuals and entities that significantly contribute to climate change, deforestation, or harm environmental defenders. The goal is to protect our planet and human rights by influencing global climate actions.
Key points
Ability to impose sanctions, such as travel bans to the U.S. or asset freezes, on non-U.S. individuals and entities harming the climate.
Sanctions can target activities leading to excessive greenhouse gas emissions, illegal deforestation, or loss of natural carbon sinks.
The act protects environmental defenders, allowing sanctions against those who restrict their activities or commit violence against them.
Emphasizes combating corruption and human rights abuses linked to environmental destruction.
Expired
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