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Sustainability In The Maritime Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

In May 2025, the University of Malta hosted the Maritime Platform Conference, a pivotal gathering of academics and industry professionals focused on innovation in marine and maritime sustainable developments.

Malta Transport

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Finance Malta

Ep1 - Planning Ahead - The Planning And Development Act 2024 (Podcast)

Michelle Martin, a partner in the Environment & Planning team at William Fry hosts David Brown Senior Counsel and Gavin Lawlor, planning consultant and the current President of the Irish Planning...

Ireland Real Estate

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William Fry

Adapting To ESG: Greece's Path To Compliance With The EU ESG Directive

Greece has embarked on a transformative journey toward sustainability with the transposition of the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into Greek law (Law 5164/2024).

Greece Commercial

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Lambadarios Law Firm

Horizon Scanner ICE: September 2025 - Environment & Planning

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an update to its universal PFAS restriction proposal, which is intended to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under REACH.

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Arthur Cox

German Government Adopted The Law On CO₂ Storage And Utilisation

Germany Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Amendments Of Greek Development Law – Key Reforms

Greece Commercial

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Karatzas & Partners

EU Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation: New Compliance Requirements For E-Commerce

European Union Environment

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Renewable Energy: Update On Permit-granting Procedures In Ireland (Including Planning Regulations)

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Arthur Cox

De rol van due diligence bij ESG-risico's

Netherlands Commercial

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Buren

Όταν οι Φλόγες Σβήσουν: Ποιος απολογείται και ποιος αποζημιώνεται;

Cyprus Real Estate

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

ESG Litigation Trend Report: Climate Change Litigation - From General Duties To Specific Obligations

Luxembourg Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Radioactive Waste Accomodation Method: Non-technical

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

EU's New State Aid Framework Enables Support For Clean Industry

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Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Environmental Litigation In Cyprus: From Established Protections To A Strengthened Legal Framework

Cyprus Environment

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

German Government Adopted The Law On CO₂ Storage And Utilisation

Germany Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

Netherlands Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Podcast Series Episode 7: Market Abuse Regulation After The Listing Act

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Bernitsas Law

10.2 – Paul Falzon Meets Kenneth Farrugia (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

CBAM: Consultation On Implementing Regulations

AC

Arthur Cox

Is Your Wardrobe Killing The Planet?

In its drive to become a competitive, climate-neutral, digital and circular economy, the EU has introduced the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

Cyprus Environment

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Estonia's Renewable Energy And Climate Initiatives: Energy Sector Updates For Q4 2024

Estonia is actively pursuing renewable energy and climate goals through several key initiatives. Here is the Energy sector news for Q4 of 2024.

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Tegos

Denmark's Largest Bank Maintains Climate Commitment And Divests From Over 1700 Fossil Fuel Companies

Earlier this week, Danske Bank--Denmark's largest bank--announced that it would no longer invest in over 1700 fossil fuel companies due to their failure to adequately prepare for climate change.

Denmark Environment

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Mintz

Choosing The Right Reporting Framework

The Omnibus proposal, apart from reducing the scope of mandatory reporting by 80% –i.e. CSRD remaining mandatory only for companies with more than 1.000 employees or revenue...

Greece Commercial

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Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates

The New Legal Order Of Environmental Accountability

Malta Environment

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Ganado Advocates

ESG Practices As Source Of Revenueand Profitability For Greek SMEs

European Union Commercial

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Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates

What Does The CSRD Directive Bring To ESG Disclosure Requirements?

Greece Commercial

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Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates

Can We – Still – Overlook ESG?

Greece Commercial

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Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates

Green Public Procurement

Ireland Government

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Matheson

Renewable Energy In Malta: Laws And Their Application Explained

CC

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

EU Space Act: A New Regulatory Orbit For Operators

Luxembourg Environment

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Loyens & Loeff

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

Germany Environment

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Ocean Vision Legal

Transforming Ireland's Infrastructure - National Development Plan Review 2025

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Addleshaw Goddard

New Legal Framework For The Commercial Use Of Carbon Capture And Storage (CCS) And Carbon Capture And Utilisation (CCU)

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

EU Space Act: A New Regulatory Orbit For Operators

On 25 June 2025, the European Commission published its Proposal for a Regulation on the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the Union.

Luxembourg Environment

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Loyens & Loeff

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

What are the main legal impediments for effective marine protection and how do you envision to solve this? Our answer is two-fold: a lack of judicial enforcement of environmental law and a predominant anthropocentric worldview of the human-Ocean relationship.

Germany Environment

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Ocean Vision Legal

Transforming Ireland's Infrastructure - National Development Plan Review 2025

Few will have missed the flurry of media coverage, articles and LinkedIn posts last week in respect of the National Development Plan Review 2025 (NDP Review).

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

New Legal Framework For The Commercial Use Of Carbon Capture And Storage (CCS) And Carbon Capture And Utilisation (CCU)

German government launches amendment to the Carbon Capture Storage Act with a draft bill

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

Environment & Planning - Horizon Scanner Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, July 2025

Ireland Environment

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Arthur Cox

Judicial Review Of Planning Decision On Climate Grounds Successfully Defended

William Fry LLP was pleased to act for Tesco Ireland Limited in its successful defence of a judicial review challenge to its grant of planning permission for a new Tesco store...

Ireland Environment

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William Fry

A Turning Point For Ocean Protection: The High Seas Treaty

The High Seas Treaty, officially known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement)...

Malta Environment

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Ganado Advocates

Economics Weekly Alert 25/2025

Σύμφωνα με τ' αποτελέσματα της Έρευνας Βιομηχανίας 2023, η απασχόληση στον ευρύτερο βιομηχανικό τομ&

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Heritage And Innovation

The KPMG Global Family Business Report 2025 offers valuable insights into how family businesses can ensure long-term success and resilience through strategic growth...

Cyprus Commercial

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KPMG in Cyprus

Ympäristöasioiden yhden luukun palvelumalli käyttöön vuoden 2026 alusta alkaen – näin lupamenettelyt muuttuvat

Finland Environment

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Loi AGEC : SHEIN sanctionné, quelles obligations pour les entreprises ?

France Environment

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Haas Avocats

One-Stop Shop Model For Environmental Matters To Be Introduced At The Beginning Of 2026 – This Is How The Permitting Process Will Change

Finland Environment

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Greenwashing: Liability And Litigation Risks In The Netherlands

Netherlands Media & IT

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Loyens & Loeff

The Green Revolution In Composite Materials: How To Patent Innovations In Line With The Latest EU Regulations

JP

JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys

The EU's Deforestation Regulation: Will There Be Further Changes?

European Union Environment

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Jones Day

Irish Incorporated Companies Listed In The US March 2025 - Sustainability Reporting & ESG

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

New Hungarian Rules On Waste Management Fines

Hungary Environment

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Kinstellar

ESMA Publishes Report On The Integration Of Sustainability Risks

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

EU Taxonomy: Simplification Measures Adopted

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

ESG Update: Green Claims Directive Is Here To Stay?

Netherlands Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

The Intersection Of Privacy And Corporate Sustainability & ESG: What Every Business Should Know

Finland Commercial

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Exploring The Legal Requirements For Moving And Recycling Hazardous And Non-Hazardous Waste In Northern Ireland And The Republic Of Ireland

Ireland Environment

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Spencer West

Offshore Renewable Energy: Ireland's Second Support Scheme Auction

AC

Arthur Cox

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green And Social Responsibility Claims

Belgium Consumer

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

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Ocean Vision Legal

Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary 2025 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Climate Transition Planning: The Why And How (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

Lex Inside - L'Actualité Juridique - Émission Du 28 Juin 2024 (Video)

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Jeantet

Eyes On ESG: The New Taxonomy-related Disclosure RTS (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

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