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Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy Is Approved

On August 25, 2025, at its eighth meeting, the Interinstitutional Committee of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (CITSB) approved, the final technical reports of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB).

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BNDES disponibiliza até R$ 5 bilhões para economia verde

O BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social) divulgou nesta semana o Edital da Chamada Pública com orçamento de até R$ 5 bilhões...

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Lei do Licenciamento Ambiental é sancionada com 63 vetos e MP aprova rito especial imediato para projetos estratégicos

Sancionada em agosto com 63 vetos, a Lei 15.190 cria marco para o licenciamento ambiental no Brasil.

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Brazil's General Environmental Licensing Act: New Provisions, Presidential Vetoes, Provisional Measure, And New Bill

On August 8, 2025, following the long and contentious proceedings of Bill No. 2,159/2021, Law No. 15,190/2025 was enacted with 63 presidential vetoes, establishing...

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CONAMA Updates Rules On Notification Of Management Authorities Of Conservation Units In Environmental Licensing

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INEA Establishes Voluntary Sustainability Criteria To Extend Environmental License Terms In The State Of Rio De Janeiro

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Mayer Brown

Parecer da Corte Internacional reforça dever climático dos Estados

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RenovaBio: ANP Publishes New Resolution On Certification Of Efficient Biofuel Production

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Mayer Brown

Modernizar para proteger: os desafios do licenciamento ambiental brasileiro

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MMA Opens Public Consultation On Regulation Of The National Policy On Payment For Environmental Services

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Dia do Meio Ambiente: o Direito como ferramenta do desenvolvimento sustentável

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Brazil's National REDD+ Commission Approves Resolution On Safeguards In Public Lands And Collective Territories

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Mayer Brown

Brazil Introduces Regulations On The Importation Of Solid Waste And Tailings

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Decreto regulamenta importação de resíduos sólidos e reforça proteção ambiental

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Green Advertising In Brazil: Between Ethical Boundaries And Greenwashing Risks

Brazil Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Capital Markets Insight: Incentivized Bonds Under Brazilian Law

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Mayer Brown

Mining Comparative Guide

Martins, Abreu Sodré, Basile e Menezes - MSBM

STF reconhece repercussão geral em discussão sobre coparticipação

Brazil Litigation

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Brasília Em Pauta – Edição Nº 207

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Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy Is Approved

On August 25, 2025, at its eighth meeting, the Interinstitutional Committee of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (CITSB) approved, the final technical reports of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB).

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Green Advertising In Brazil: Between Ethical Boundaries And Greenwashing Risks

Advertising has long been a powerful tool to shape consumer behavior, but in recent years a new challenge has emerged: how to responsibly communicate sustainability.

Brazil Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

BNDES disponibiliza até R$ 5 bilhões para economia verde

O BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social) divulgou nesta semana o Edital da Chamada Pública com orçamento de até R$ 5 bilhões...

Brazil Environment

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Lei do Licenciamento Ambiental é sancionada com 63 vetos e MP aprova rito especial imediato para projetos estratégicos

Brazil Environment

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Brazil's General Environmental Licensing Act: New Provisions, Presidential Vetoes, Provisional Measure, And New Bill

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Mayer Brown

CONAMA Updates Rules On Notification Of Management Authorities Of Conservation Units In Environmental Licensing

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

INEA Establishes Voluntary Sustainability Criteria To Extend Environmental License Terms In The State Of Rio De Janeiro

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Mayer Brown

The Launch Of Brazilian "REACH"

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Mining Comparative Guide

Martins, Abreu Sodré, Basile e Menezes - MSBM

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Climate Change

Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy Is Approved

On August 25, 2025, at its eighth meeting, the Interinstitutional Committee of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (CITSB) approved, the final technical reports of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (TSB).

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Brazil's General Environmental Licensing Act: New Provisions, Presidential Vetoes, Provisional Measure, And New Bill

On August 8, 2025, following the long and contentious proceedings of Bill No. 2,159/2021, Law No. 15,190/2025 was enacted with 63 presidential vetoes, establishing...

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

CONAMA Updates Rules On Notification Of Management Authorities Of Conservation Units In Environmental Licensing

On July 30, 2025, Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) published Resolution No. 508/2025 (the Resolution), amending Article 5 of Resolution No. 428/2010.

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Mayer Brown

INEA Establishes Voluntary Sustainability Criteria To Extend Environmental License Terms In The State Of Rio De Janeiro

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Parecer da Corte Internacional reforça dever climático dos Estados

Brazil Environment

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Koury Lopes Advogados

MMA Opens Public Consultation On Regulation Of The National Policy On Payment For Environmental Services

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Brazil Introduces Regulations On The Importation Of Solid Waste And Tailings

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

ICMBio Updates Rules On Intervention In Environmental Licensing

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Mayer Brown

Clima 2024-2025: retrospectiva e os próximos desafios no Direito Ambiental

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Clean Air / Pollution

Brazil's General Environmental Licensing Act: New Provisions, Presidential Vetoes, Provisional Measure, And New Bill

On August 8, 2025, following the long and contentious proceedings of Bill No. 2,159/2021, Law No. 15,190/2025 was enacted with 63 presidential vetoes, establishing...

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Brazil's National Policy On Air Quality Passes Houses, With Certain Vetoes

On May 3, 2024, Brazil's Federal Law No. 14,850/2024 (the "Regulation") was passed by the President establishing the National Policy on Air Quality. The Regulation provides for the creation...

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New Lawsuit Filed By Brazil's Federal Government Further Strengthens Climate Litigation Trends Against Private Entities In Brazil

On 12 September 2023, Brazil´s Attorney General Office, representing the Brazilian Federal Environmental Agency, filed a climate litigation lawsuit against a livestock farmer, seeking compensation...

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Brazil Launches Federal Strategy To Incentivize The Sustainable Use Of Biogas And Biomethane And Methane Zero Program

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Ambiental News #3

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Environmental – Air Emission: New Phases For Vehicles' Emissions Program

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Veirano e Advogados Associados

ANP publica resolução sobre regras para atender a programas de controle de poluição do ar

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Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados

Integração de políticas públicas e a MP do Saneamento

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Veirano e Advogados Associados

Unenforceability Of Registration By Non-Operator Concessionaires Before IBAMA's Federal Technical Registry And Payment Of The Environmental Control And Inspection Fee (TCFA)

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Waste Management

Artigo no JOTA propõe novo olhar sobre economia circular e cadeia da reciclagem

Advogado do KLA propõe soluções para ampliar o acesso de cooperativas de catadores ao financiamento no setor de reciclagem, traçando analogia com o orixá Exu...

Brazil Strategy

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Dia do Meio Ambiente: o Direito como ferramenta do desenvolvimento sustentável

Em meio a pressões internas e compromissos globais, marcos legais ganham protagonismo na agenda ambiental e econômica do país; confira novo post no blog Ambiente Sustentável...

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Brazil Introduces Regulations On The Importation Of Solid Waste And Tailings

The Brazilian government published Decree No. 12,451/2025 (the "New Decree"), which regulates Article 49, §1 of the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12,305/2010), establishing exceptions to the ban on importing solid waste and tailings.

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Decreto regulamenta importação de resíduos sólidos e reforça proteção ambiental

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Decree Regulates Solid Waste Imports And Strengthens Environmental Protection

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Public Hearing Opened On National Circular Economy Plan

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Landfills To Continue Operating In Permanent Preservation Areas And Compensation Of Legal Reserves In The Same Biome

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Sancionada Lei Do Combustível Do Futuro Que Impulsiona Os Biocombustíveis

Brazil Environment

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Logística Reversa: Decretos Regulamentadores E O Papel Dos Estados

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STF confirma que dano ambiental é imprescritível; confira newsletter (Video)

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Alterações no processo administrativo federal ambiental (Video)

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Agenda Das Principais Obrigações Ambientais De 2023 (Video)

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Ambiental News #6

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Koury Lopes Advogados

Ambiental News #6 (Video)

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Koury Lopes Advogados

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