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Regulatory and institutional regressions in environmental and climate governance in Argentina
Since December 2023, Argentina has been undergoing a period of debate and transformation in its environmental and climate policy, characterized by institutional reforms and a weakening of protection standards, which puts it at odds with the principle of non-regression. Among the main changes are the reduction of the institutional scope of the national environmental and climate sector, budget cuts, proposals to relax regulations related to the management and exploitation of natural resources and extractive activities, and changes to the system of minimum environmental standards. One of the most relevant debates is the reform of legislation protecting glaciers and the periglacial environment, which has been heavily criticized for the substantial modifications it introduces, primarily the restriction of protected areas and the transfer of regulatory powers to the provinces, with direct impacts on national climate policy. The tensions arising from deregulation processes, increasing demands for environmental protection, and the need to uphold international commitments made in the face of the climate crisis highlight the need to strengthen institutional capacities, guarantee minimum environmental protection standards, and consolidate effective governance mechanisms.
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