Europe: Environment

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If we are talking about Blue Cards, we need to mention The International Convention on Civil Liability, often called the Civil Liability Convention (CLC).

250 à 300 entreprises en France sont si essentielles que leur identité est classée secrète. On les appelle les Opérateurs d'Importance Vitale (OIV). Aujourd'hui, une simple ligne de code peut provoquer une pollution...

The Guidance on CBAM Verification and Accreditation for Verifiers and National Accreditation Bodies, published by the European Commission on 24 August 2026, provides comprehensive explanations regarding the verification and accreditation system applicable during the definitive period of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which commenced on 1 January 2026.

Ireland's Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2026 introduces significant reforms to judicial review procedures and planning law, while new EU packaging regulations and climate action consultations signal major environmental policy shifts. Key court decisions address wind turbine noise nuisance and water quality obligations under EU directives.

This third edition publication examines the latest tax developments shaping the energy, sustainability and climate sectors, including new coverage of nuclear energy and hydrogen fuels. It explores how evolving tax policies and carbon pricing mechanisms are influencing investment decisions, financing structures and long-term business strategies across European markets.

Mining is a sector of strategic importance to the Turkish economy; however, it is also one of the fields of activity capable of generating significant environmental impacts.

Madencilik sektörü, Türkiye ekonomisi açısından stratejik öneme sahip olmakla birlikte, çevre üzerinde önemli etkiler yaratabilen faaliyet alanlarından biridir.

On 17 July 2026, the European Commission proposed a revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (the Proposal) for Phases 5 and 6 of the EU ETS post-2030. The Proposal forms part of a broader package of measures under the EU Clean Industrial Deal aimed at strengthening the EU's competitiveness, and accelerating industrial decarbonisation, with further legislative proposals expected in the coming months.

Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlığı koordinasyonunda hazırlanan Ulusal Yeşil Finans Stratejisi ve Eylem Planı, 4 Temmuz 2026 tarihli Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanarak yürürlüğe girmiştir. Plan 2026 - 2029 dönemini kapsamakta olup Türkiye’nin 2053 net sıfır emisyon hedefi doğrultusunda, (i) şeffaf ve ölçülebilir bir yeşil finans ekosistemi için gerekli altyapının oluşturulması, (ii) yeşil finans alanında kurumsal kapasite ile insan kaynağının güçlendirilmesi ve (iii) yeşil finansın gelişimine yönelik piyasa mekanizmalarının oluşturulması olmak üzere üç temel amaç, 11 hedef ve 45 eylemden oluşmaktadır.

The Guidance on CBAM Verification and Accreditation for Verifiers and National Accreditation Bodies, published by the European Commission on 24 August 2026, provides comprehensive explanations regarding the verification and accreditation system applicable during the definitive period of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which commenced on 1 January 2026.

Kazakhstan has enacted its first dedicated radioactive waste management law, establishing a national operator with exclusive disposal rights and new compliance requirements. The legislation introduces stricter ownership transfer conditions, removes previous storage time limits, and creates a framework for importing reprocessed nuclear material. These changes have significant implications for nuclear facility developers, uranium producers, financiers, and contractors operating in Kazakhstan's expanding nucle