European Union: Climate Change

French regulatory authorities are exploring artificial intelligence to enhance their oversight capabilities, with ARCEP leading discussions on AI-powered tools and shared infrastructure for processing sensitive data. The biannual meeting of France's network of independent administrative authorities addressed both the opportunities and environmental challenges posed by generative AI in regulatory functions.

Project SHIELD is pioneering an AI-driven climate exposure framework for Malta's coastal communities, combining geospatial analytics, computer vision, and participatory engagement to assess how rising sea levels, erosion, and socio-economic vulnerabilities intersect in the village of Marsalforn. Can artificial intelligence transform fragmented risk assessments into integrated resilience planning tools that support both policy decisions and financial stakeholders in small island states?

Carbon credits are tradable certificates that represent the reduction or offsetting of CO₂ emissions. They were introduced as part of international strategies aimed at combating climate change and promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

On January 23, 2026, the French government adopted a decree and a ministerial order regarding the "reference warming trajectory for adaptation to climate change."

On March 23, 2026, the German Federal Court of Justice ruled that private individuals cannot compel car manufacturers to cease placing passenger cars with combustion engines on the market before the expiry of the deadlines set by the EU Passenger Car Emissions Regulation.

Climate related litigation continues to evolve, with several recent landmark decisions shaping the global legal landscape. In this update, we consider the broad trends in recent climate litigation...

Since the start of 2025, we've observed a significant shift in the EU ESG regulatory landscape—from uncertainty to rollback.

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In our previous trend report, we identified the trend of climate change litigation is shifting from targeting states to also targeting companies.