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Brazilian Government Launches The National Bioeconomy Development Plan (PNDBio)

The Federal Government has launched the National Bioeconomy Development Plan (PNDBio), established under the National Bioeconomy Strategy created by Decree No. 12,044/2024.

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Progress In The Implementation Of The Brazilian Emissions Trading System: CTCP Resolutions And Sectoral Coverage Proposal

Brazil's Permanent Technical Advisory Committee has published a comprehensive package of resolutions establishing the operational framework for the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE), including the creation of specialized working groups and a phased sectoral implementation timeline. The resolutions define critical technical infrastructure spanning financial mechanisms, monitoring and verification protocols, and methodology accreditation processes.

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CONAMA Restructures The National Air Quality Control Program And Establishes Environmental Licensing Requirements

On April 9, 2026, the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) issued Resolution No. 513/2026, which restructures the National Air Quality Control Program (“Pronar”) and revokes CONAMA Resolution No. 5/1989, which previously governed the matter.

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CETESB Updates Criteria For Environmental Penalties In São Paulo

The Board Decision of the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo - CETESB) No. 007/2026/C/I has been recently published...

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Federal Government Launches The Climate Plan 2024-2035 And Sets Guidelines For Brazil’s Climate Transition

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ANP Issues Rules On Biomethane Targets And CGOB Issuance

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IBAMA Opens Public Consultation On Offshore Disposal Of Drilling Fluids And Cuttings

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New IBAMA Regulation On Ship-to-Ship Operations Enters Into Force

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COP30: The Role Of The Private Sector

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KLA Advogados

Highlights Of KLA's Environmental Law Team And Perspectives For 2026

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Destaques da equipe ambiental do KLA e perspectivas para 2026

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Brazilian Congress Overrides Presidential Vetoes To The General Environmental Licensing Law And Approves New Rules On The Special Environmental License

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Brazil's Ministry Of Mines And Energy Opens Public Consultation On Regulation Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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COP30 Approves Key Decisions On Paris Agreement Market Mechanisms

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Nova Lei amplia licença-paternidade e cria salário-paternidade

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CONAMA Restructures The National Air Quality Control Program And Establishes Environmental Licensing Requirements

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Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 237

Brazil Compliance

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Preços de transferência em commodities é tema de mesa redonda no KLA (Video)

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New Law Extends Paternity Leave And Creates Paternity Pay

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Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 241

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights upcoming judicial proceedings and legislative votes across Brazil's highest courts and federal legislative bodies.

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Insegurança jurídica na aviação agrícola é tema de artigo no AgFeed

Sócia Monique Guzzo analisa vácuo regulatório que expõe setor de pulverização aérea, sem um marco normativo que estabeleça limites da competência de estados e municípios

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Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 240

Este boletim semanal da equipe de contencioso de Brasília da Mayer Brown destaca casos importantes com julgamentos agendados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal, Superior Tribunal de Justiça e Tribunal de Contas da União, além de questões legislativas relevantes pendentes na Câmara dos Deputados e no Senado Federal.

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Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 239

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Brazilian Government Launches The National Bioeconomy Development Plan (PNDBio)

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ANSN Issues Resolution On NORM Management In The Oil And Gas Industry

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Progress In The Implementation Of The Brazilian Emissions Trading System: CTCP Resolutions And Sectoral Coverage Proposal

Brazil Environment

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CONAMA Restructures The National Air Quality Control Program And Establishes Environmental Licensing Requirements

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Brazil’s CNPE And ANP Set 2026 Targets For The Natural Gas And Fuel Markets

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Climate Change

ANSN Issues Resolution On NORM Management In The Oil And Gas Industry

In April, Brazil’s National Nuclear Safety Authority (ANSN) issued Resolution No. 14/2026, establishing requirements for the registration of facilities, the adoption of radiological protection measures...

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Progress In The Implementation Of The Brazilian Emissions Trading System: CTCP Resolutions And Sectoral Coverage Proposal

Brazil's Permanent Technical Advisory Committee has published a comprehensive package of resolutions establishing the operational framework for the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE), including the creation of specialized working groups and a phased sectoral implementation timeline. The resolutions define critical technical infrastructure spanning financial mechanisms, monitoring and verification protocols, and methodology accreditation processes.

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CONAMA Restructures The National Air Quality Control Program And Establishes Environmental Licensing Requirements

On April 9, 2026, the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) issued Resolution No. 513/2026, which restructures the National Air Quality Control Program (“Pronar”) and revokes CONAMA Resolution No. 5/1989, which previously governed the matter.

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Brazil’s CNPE And ANP Set 2026 Targets For The Natural Gas And Fuel Markets

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Brazil O&G Permanent Offer: ANP To Hold Public Hearing On Inclusion Of New Blocks

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Energy Transition: Court Suspends License For Coal Mine And Thermal Power Plant In Southern Brazil

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Brazilian Public Consultation Discusses Rules For Carbon Capture And Storage (CCS) Projects

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COP30 Approves Key Decisions On Paris Agreement Market Mechanisms

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COP 30: O papel do setor privado

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Clean Air / Pollution

Energy Transition: Court Suspends License For Coal Mine And Thermal Power Plant In Southern Brazil

The energy transition in Brazil has gained increasing prominence amid the worsening global climate crisis. In 2024, for the first time, the planet recorded a temperature increase exceeding...

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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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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

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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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KLA Advogados

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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Waste Management

ANSN Issues Resolution On NORM Management In The Oil And Gas Industry

In April, Brazil’s National Nuclear Safety Authority (ANSN) issued Resolution No. 14/2026, establishing requirements for the registration of facilities, the adoption of radiological protection measures...

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COP30 Reinforces The Debate On Climate Legislation And Financing

The country arrives at COP30, taking place from November 10–21 in Belém, with a revised and more ambitious NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution)...

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COP30 evidencia debate sobre legislação e financiamento climático

Evento coloca Brasil no centro da agenda climática, sendo oportunidade para revisão de marcos legais, análise de riscos regulatórios e construção de soluções jurídicas para metas climáticas...

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Brazil Publishes Federal Decree Establishing Reverse-Logistics System For Plastic Packaging

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

Brazil Strategy

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KLA Advogados

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

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KLA Advogados

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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KLA Advogados

Decree Regulates Solid Waste Imports And Strengthens Environmental Protection

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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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Agenda Das Principais Obrigações Ambientais De 2023 (Video)

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Ambiental News #6

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Adequação Ambiental De Propriedades Rurais (Video)

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KLA Advogados

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