Environmental Law

Subscribe
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.
Article
New Mexico Confirms That PFAS Labeling And Reporting Requirements Do Not Apply To Industrial Products
New Mexico's Environment Department has clarified the scope of its controversial PFAS labeling requirements for consumer products, addressing concerns about which products fall under the January 1, 2027 deadline. The agency's recent guidance specifically defines the boundaries between consumer and industrial products subject to the state's PFAS Protection Act regulations.
Mexico Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
Article
Acuerdo por el que se establecen acciones de regularización de títulos de concesión y asignación
Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has published a new agreement establishing temporary measures to regularize expired water concession and allocation titles, addressing a significant backlog of administrative procedures. The agreement introduces simplified administrative actions for titles that lost validity between 2009 and 2026, targeting specific water uses and user categories while establishing strict compliance requirements. Will this regulatory framework successfully resolve the accumulated
Mexico Environment
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Article
Cuotas Para La Determinación Y Pago De La Cuota De Garantía De No Caducidad De Derechos De Aguas Nacionales Para El Ejercicio Fiscal 2026
La SEMARNAT publicó las nuevas cuotas por metro cúbico para la determinación y pago de la cuota de garantía de no caducidad de derechos de aguas nacionales para el ejercicio fiscal 2026. Las cuotas varían según el tipo de uso del agua y la zona de disponibilidad, representando un incremento del 3.6% respecto al año anterior.
Mexico Environment
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Article
Mining And Protected Natural Areas
Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has established new criteria that significantly restrict mining activities within federally protected natural areas, creating immediate compliance challenges for existing operations and effectively blocking new projects. Mining companies must now navigate complex regulatory requirements regarding environmental authorizations, operational expansions, and restoration programs to maintain their current activities within these protected zones.
Mexico Environment
EC Rubio
See more

Webinars

See More

Related Country Guides

EC
Environment and Climate Regulation

Waste Management

Article
New General Circular Economy Law
Mexico's Senate has approved a groundbreaking General Circular Economy Law that fundamentally transforms environmental policy by mandating shared responsibility across government, private sector, and citizens. The legislation introduces Extended Producer Responsibility, requiring companies to manage products throughout their entire lifecycle while establishing new compliance frameworks and certification systems.
Mexico Environment
CR
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
See more

Climate Change

Article
Lei Geral De Licenciamento Ambiental
A aprovação da Lei Geral de Licenciamento Ambiental traz mudanças significativas para empresas e investidores que dependem de segurança jurídica no desenvolvimento de projetos. A nova legislação consolida modalidades de licenciamento, amplia procedimentos simplificados e define limites para condicionantes ambientais, mas questões como consulta prévia, judicialização e variável climática ainda demandarão atenção nos próximos
Brazil Environment
MB
Mayer Brown
Article
Article 6.2 Of The Paris Agreement: Public Consultation Opened On The Operationalization Of ITMOs
Brazil has opened a public consultation on a draft resolution that will establish the framework for its participation in cooperative approaches involving Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The proposal sets a target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 100 million tons of CO₂e between 2031 and 2035, with up to 50 million tons eligible for international transfer as ITMOs. The draft resolution links ITMO authorization and transfer processes t
Worldwide Environment
MB
Mayer Brown
See more

Environmental Law

Article
New Mexico Confirms That PFAS Labeling And Reporting Requirements Do Not Apply To Industrial Products
New Mexico's Environment Department has clarified the scope of its controversial PFAS labeling requirements for consumer products, addressing concerns about which products fall under the January 1, 2027 deadline. The agency's recent guidance specifically defines the boundaries between consumer and industrial products subject to the state's PFAS Protection Act regulations.
Mexico Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
Article
Acuerdo por el que se establecen acciones de regularización de títulos de concesión y asignación
Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has published a new agreement establishing temporary measures to regularize expired water concession and allocation titles, addressing a significant backlog of administrative procedures. The agreement introduces simplified administrative actions for titles that lost validity between 2009 and 2026, targeting specific water uses and user categories while establishing strict compliance requirements. Will this regulatory framework successfully resolve the accumulated
Mexico Environment
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
See more

Clean Air / Pollution

See more

Latest Videos

See more