LESSON 2: Canadian Environmental Policy KEY TERMS TermDefinition

“Common but “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective differentiated Capabilities (CBDR–RC) is a principle within the United Nations responsibilities” Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that acknowledges the different capabilities and differing responsibilities of 共通だが差別化 individual countries in addressing climate change.” された責任 OPTIONAL READING C ommon but Differenti. [...] “Division of Powers.” Carbon neutrality “Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere in carbon sinks. [...] NDCs contributions embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and (NDCs) adapt to the impacts of climate change. [...] Parties shall pursue domestic mitigation measures, with the aim of achieving the objectives of such contributions.” OPTIONAL READING United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Paris Agreement Circular Economy From the Ellen McArthur Foundation: “Looking beyond the current take- make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular. [...] It is based on three principles: • Design out waste and pollution • Keep products and materials in use • Regenerate natural systems OPTIONAL READING Ellen McArthur Foundation What is a Circular Economy? 2 CAPI Introduction to Canadian Law and Society | 15 – 19 February 2022 .