(Source: UNSW - The University of New South Wales) The world has global authorities for trade and security, but not for threats to the environment. It's time the natural world got its own seat at the UN, write Anthony Burke and Stefanie Fishel. OPINION: Whether we consider wild weather, unprecedented Arctic melting and global temperatures, or the Great Barrier Reef, the global environment is generating alarming news. Predictions of multi-metre sea level rises, the collapse of marine biodiversity and food chains, and are equally concerning. Is our system of global environmental law and governance adequate to this crisis? Our short answer is 'no', but what should be done? We believe new...
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