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Environmental law articles, insights, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as clean air/pollution, climate change, environmental law and waste management.

UK FCA Plans To Streamline UK Sustainability Reporting

Following a multi-firm review of sustainability reporting, the FCA has announced that it is considering how to streamline and enhance the UK's sustainability reporting framework by simplifying disclosures...

European Union Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Independent Water Commission Report: Understanding Key Recommendations

The Independent Water Commission (IWC) has published its final report following a comprehensive review of the water sector.

United Kingdom Energy

BJ

Browne Jacobson

Legal Project Management: A Cornerstone In Operational Delivery Of Inquiries

In light of the recent government initiative to pilot locally-led inquiries into child grooming gangs, the role of legal project management (LPM) becomes increasingly...

United Kingdom Strategy

BJ

Browne Jacobson

What's In Scope? OPRED's New Guidance On Scope 3 Emissions Issued

Supplementary guidance has been issued by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for assessing the effects of downstream scope 3 emissions on climate from offshore oil and gas projects.

United Kingdom Environment

BP

Burness Paull

Potter Clarkson Launches Landmark Patent Landscape Analysis Of The SynBio Revolution

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Can CRISPR And RNAi Help Us Develop New And More Sustainable Fruits And Vegetables?

United Kingdom Healthcare

PC

Potter Clarkson

UK Sustainability Disclosure – Key Developments

United Kingdom Commercial

DP

Davis Polk & Wardwell

EU Commission Proposes Amendments To Simplify EU CBAM In The Omnibus Proposal

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Downstream From The North Sea: EFTA Court Aligns With UK On Need To Consider "Downstream" GHG Emissions

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New SFDR Clarifications Published By The European Supervisory Authorities

United Kingdom Finance

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

European Union Proposes Reduction In Climate Reporting Obligations

European Union Environment

M

Mintz

Inter-American Court Of Human Rights Takes A Landmark Step In Climate And Human Rights Jurisprudence: Implications For States And Private Actors

Worldwide Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Paris To The Hague: The ICJ Redefines Climate Obligations

Worldwide Environment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Key Issues To Consider When Private Credit Is Given The Keys To A Borrower

United Kingdom Insolvency

M

Macfarlanes LLP

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso - Episode 14: Even My Coffee Needs Coffee: Mergerspresso In New York (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

AI In Healthcare: Why Compliance Can't Afford To Fall Behind

United Kingdom Technology

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NAVEX

Requirements For Skilled Worker Visa Settlement (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

L

Latitude Law

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Online Safety: Navigating Compliance Across The UK, The EU And The US

Worldwide Compliance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ThinkHouse TUPE Club: Key Questions On A Service Provision Change (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

GW

Gowling WLG

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its landmark Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change, a defining moment in the legal response to the climate crisis.

European Union Environment

WL

Withers LLP

New US-DRC Minerals Dialogue Signals Long-Term Investment Potential

The United States is advancing discussions toward a strategic minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC

United Kingdom Energy

IG

IR Global

Sustainable Tourism In Tunisia

Tourism is a vital sector in the global economy, contributing significantly to the economic strength of a country.

United Kingdom Government

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Defra Begins Public Consultation On Extending UK REACH Transitional Registration Submission Deadlines

The United Kingdom's (UK) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) began a public consultation on July 14, 2025...

United Kingdom Healthcare

BC

Bergeson & Campbell

Staying Competitive – How Can Businesses Integrate Sustainability Into Their Practices?

United Kingdom Commercial

IG

IR Global

The Energy Trilemma Facing Boardrooms

United Kingdom Energy

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Climate Change And Property Law: How Changes Impact Real Estate

United Kingdom Environment

TS

Teacher Stern

Competing In The New Era Of Industrial Policy

Worldwide Government

A

AlixPartners

Administrative Court Reaffirms Environmental Assessment Duties Post-Finch

United Kingdom Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

It's "Lights Out And Away We Go" For Aramco, As ASA Decides Not To Uphold Environmental Claims Complaint

United Kingdom Environment

LS

Lewis Silkin

A Leaner Regime For The EU Taxonomy Regulation

European Union Commercial

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

The AdLaw Insights Podcast, With Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 6): Green Claims

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Cultivating Connectivity: 5G And The Future Of Farming

United Kingdom Media & IT

MC

Marks & Clerk

The AdLaw Insights Podcast Is Out Now. EU Won't Believe The Latest Developments! EPISODE 6: Green Claims.

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

A Leaner Regime For The EU Taxonomy Regulation

On 4 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a regulation (the "Delegated Regulation") aimed at streamlining the European Union's Taxonomy Regulation (the "Taxonomy Regulation").

European Union Commercial

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

The AdLaw Insights Podcast, With Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 6): Green Claims

In this episode, Brinsley and Geraint examine the ‘will-they, won't they' saga that is the Green Claims Directive. They consider the landscape around green claims in the UK and EU in light of these latest developments...

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Cultivating Connectivity: 5G And The Future Of Farming

It's inspiring to see The National Robotarium, James Hutton Institute, The Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics, and Freshwave joining forces to push the boundaries of robotics and address...

United Kingdom Media & IT

MC

Marks & Clerk

The AdLaw Insights Podcast Is Out Now. EU Won't Believe The Latest Developments! EPISODE 6: Green Claims.

In this short episode, we examine the 'will-they, won't they' saga that is the Green Claims Directive.

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Which? Study Finds Widespread Breaches Of CMA's Green Claims Code

United Kingdom Environment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Navigating Green Claims: A Comparative Guide For Businesses In The UK And EU

As environmental sustainability becomes a priority for consumers and regulators alike, businesses must navigate the complex landscape of green claims.

United Kingdom Consumer

P

Plesner

Infrastructure And Energy Spotlight – Spring/Summer 2025

In this edition, we look at the UK Government's 10 year Infrastructure Strategy and whether the "Washington effect" has trumped the "Brussels effect" in relation to ESG regulation.

United Kingdom Government

TS

Travers Smith LLP

From Red To Green? UK Labour Government Finally Consults On Sustainability Reporting And Transition Planning

After months of delay, the UK Government has finally published the long-awaited consultation on the adoption of ISSB sustainability standards as the first UK Sustainability Reporting Standards...

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

A Trio Of Consultations: The UK Government Consults On Sustainability Reporting Requirements And Transition Planning

In a speech at the Guildhall during London Climate Action Week, the UK energy and climate change secretary, Ed Miliband announced three consultations.

United Kingdom Commercial

M

Macfarlanes LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Robert Koenigsberger

Worldwide Environment

WL

Withers LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Kimin Tanoto

Worldwide Energy

WL

Withers LLP

EFRAG Sheds Light On ESRS Revision With Publication Of Progress Report

Worldwide Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Ben Goldsmith

Worldwide Environment

WL

Withers LLP

Evaluating The Opportunity For Energy & Process Companies Around Onsite Power Generation For Data Centers And Electrification

United Kingdom Energy

A

AlixPartners

Court Of Appeal Emphasises That Environmental Rule Of Law Is Not Concerned With Merits Of Energy Policy

United Kingdom Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Sustainability Reporting Standards – Government Launches Consultation

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Biodiversity Net Gain: Guidance For Successful Onsite Delivery

United Kingdom Environment

GW

Gowling WLG

The Expanding Reach Of Environmental Criminal Law

United Kingdom Environment

D

Devonshires

Rural Sector Urged To Embrace Opportunities To Lead On Sustainable Land Management

United Kingdom Real Estate

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

From Mooncakes To Machines: Maxim's COO Discusses The Future Of Sustainable Food Production

Worldwide Healthcare

WL

Withers LLP

Cruel Summer? Riparian Rights In Scotland In Summer Months

United Kingdom Energy

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

ESG Regulation: Has The "Washington Effect" Trumped The "Brussels Effect"?

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

EU To Throw Green Claims Directive In The Bin... But Will It Be Recycled?

United Kingdom Environment

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK Product Safety Rules – Another EU Divergence Challenge?

United Kingdom Energy

SJ

Steptoe LLP

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Mastering TCFD: Your Guide To Ensure Seamless Reporting (Video)

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Let Us Help You Navigate The Future Of Green Claims In The EU (Video)

LS

Lewis Silkin

S4:E11 – Beyond The Blueprint - Creating Places That Matter: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Helen Taylor (Video)

SO

Square One

ESG And The Energy Transition (Video)

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

What Are Property Searches When Buying A House? (Video)

IB

IBB Law

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