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EU Commission Completes Simplification Package Presented In May 2026
The European Commission has finalized its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing significant changes to product coverage and operational procedures. The package includes modifications to the list of regulated products, technical updates to the Information System, and multilingual guidance documentation. These developments represent the Commission's response to feedback from Member States and affected industries seeking more streamlined compliance processes.
European Union Environment
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Jones Day
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When “may” Becomes “must”: The Western Cape High Court Strengthens Landowner Participation In Water Use Licensing
On 9 July 2026, the Western Cape Division of the High Court handed down judgment in Van Zyl and Others v Minister of Water and Sanitation and Others (Van Zyl Judgment), reviewing and setting aside the decision by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to issue a water use licence (WUL) to the Cederberg Municipality (the Municipality).
South Africa Environment
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Fasken
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Council Of The EU And EP Reach Provisional Agreement For Stronger ECHA
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to restructure the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), consolidating its expanded responsibilities under a unified legal framework separate from REACH regulations. The new rules aim to strengthen ECHA's governance structure, simplify its budget management, and establish clear conflict-of-interest protocols to maintain the agency's scientific credibility and operational efficiency.
Afghanistan Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Climate Change

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Why Most Organisations Underestimate Their Environmental Footprint
Research shows that most organisations capture only a fraction of their environmental footprint, with 75-90% of emissions often sitting within value chains that remain unmeasured. This analysis examines the structural blind spots, data limitations, and governance gaps that cause systematic underestimation of environmental impact, and explores what stronger environmental governance frameworks should look like.
South Africa Environment
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SNG Grant Thornton
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Clean Air / Pollution

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Environmental Law

Article
EU Commission Completes Simplification Package Presented In May 2026
The European Commission has finalized its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing significant changes to product coverage and operational procedures. The package includes modifications to the list of regulated products, technical updates to the Information System, and multilingual guidance documentation. These developments represent the Commission's response to feedback from Member States and affected industries seeking more streamlined compliance processes.
European Union Environment
JD
Jones Day
Article
When “may” Becomes “must”: The Western Cape High Court Strengthens Landowner Participation In Water Use Licensing
On 9 July 2026, the Western Cape Division of the High Court handed down judgment in Van Zyl and Others v Minister of Water and Sanitation and Others (Van Zyl Judgment), reviewing and setting aside the decision by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to issue a water use licence (WUL) to the Cederberg Municipality (the Municipality).
South Africa Environment
F
Fasken
Article
Council Of The EU And EP Reach Provisional Agreement For Stronger ECHA
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to restructure the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), consolidating its expanded responsibilities under a unified legal framework separate from REACH regulations. The new rules aim to strengthen ECHA's governance structure, simplify its budget management, and establish clear conflict-of-interest protocols to maintain the agency's scientific credibility and operational efficiency.
Afghanistan Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Waste Management

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