Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the law on net zero, including consideration of the principal domestic legislation, the Climate Change Act 2008, and how legal obligations in respect of net zero translate across different sectors of the economy. It also provides an international context - reflecting the fact that climate change is ultimately a global phenomenon. The book is divided into eight sections: Introduction, Planning and Environmental, Property, Environmental Protest, Public International Law, Commercial and Financial Services, Fiscal Measures, Construction. It will be an invaluable resource for a wide range of private and public sector actors across the economy including the legal profession, the policy sector, non-governmental organizations and academia.
