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Environmental law articles, insights, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as clean air/pollution, climate change, environmental law and waste management.

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its landmark Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change, a defining moment in the legal response to the climate crisis.

European Union Environment

WL

Withers LLP

New US-DRC Minerals Dialogue Signals Long-Term Investment Potential

The United States is advancing discussions toward a strategic minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC

United Kingdom Energy

IG

IR Global

Sustainable Tourism In Tunisia

Tourism is a vital sector in the global economy, contributing significantly to the economic strength of a country.

United Kingdom Government

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Defra Begins Public Consultation On Extending UK REACH Transitional Registration Submission Deadlines

The United Kingdom's (UK) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) began a public consultation on July 14, 2025...

United Kingdom Healthcare

BC

Bergeson & Campbell

Staying Competitive – How Can Businesses Integrate Sustainability Into Their Practices?

United Kingdom Commercial

IG

IR Global

The Energy Trilemma Facing Boardrooms

United Kingdom Energy

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Climate Change And Property Law: How Changes Impact Real Estate

United Kingdom Environment

TS

Teacher Stern

Competing In The New Era Of Industrial Policy

Worldwide Government

A

AlixPartners

Administrative Court Reaffirms Environmental Assessment Duties Post-Finch

United Kingdom Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

It's "Lights Out And Away We Go" For Aramco, As ASA Decides Not To Uphold Environmental Claims Complaint

United Kingdom Environment

LS

Lewis Silkin

A Leaner Regime For The EU Taxonomy Regulation

European Union Commercial

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

The AdLaw Insights Podcast, With Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 6): Green Claims

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Cultivating Connectivity: 5G And The Future Of Farming

United Kingdom Media & IT

MC

Marks & Clerk

The AdLaw Insights Podcast Is Out Now. EU Won't Believe The Latest Developments! EPISODE 6: Green Claims.

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

S5:E9 – Twin Property Developers Tom And Jack Atha: Building Atha Properties From The Ground Up (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

SO

Square One

The Long-awaited Draft Framework For The UK Regulatory Regime For Cryptoassets Has Arrived

United Kingdom Finance

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Upcoming Immigration Rule Changes From July 2025: What You Need To Know (25 June 2025)

United Kingdom Immigration

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

If A Child Has An EHCP In Place, Do They Also Need A Care Plan? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

AG

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Understanding The Employment Rights Bill: A New Era For Employers, Employees And Workers (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

AG

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Which? Study Finds Widespread Breaches Of CMA's Green Claims Code

Which? has carried out a study which has highlighted widespread greenwashing. It reviewed over 20,000 online product listings to find green claims in a range of categories spanning food, cleaning, electronics...

United Kingdom Environment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Hannah Solel Explores The Future Of Land Use Policy And Legal Implications For Advisers In IFA Magazine

Hannah Solel, Associate in our Commercial Property team, provides insight into the evolving land use policy landscape following DEFRA's recent consultation.

United Kingdom Environment

HL

Hunters

Delayed But Not Derailed: The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards Consultation

On 25 June 2025, the UK government published three sustainability disclosure related consultations.

United Kingdom Commercial

M

Macfarlanes LLP

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Growing The UK Domestic Production Industry

The emergence of SAF was described in a recent speech by the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer as a "game changer". It is anticipated that the aviation sector's increasing deployment...

United Kingdom Energy

M

Macfarlanes LLP

Methane Makeover: How A Cambridge Company Is Turning Pollution Into Progress

United Kingdom Energy

MC

Marks & Clerk

Navigating Green Claims: A Comparative Guide For Businesses In The UK And EU

United Kingdom Consumer

P

Plesner

Infrastructure And Energy Spotlight – Spring/Summer 2025

United Kingdom Government

TS

Travers Smith LLP

From Red To Green? UK Labour Government Finally Consults On Sustainability Reporting And Transition Planning

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

A Trio Of Consultations: The UK Government Consults On Sustainability Reporting Requirements And Transition Planning

United Kingdom Commercial

M

Macfarlanes LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Robert Koenigsberger

Worldwide Environment

WL

Withers LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Kimin Tanoto

Worldwide Energy

WL

Withers LLP

EFRAG Sheds Light On ESRS Revision With Publication Of Progress Report

Worldwide Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Ben Goldsmith

Worldwide Environment

WL

Withers LLP

Evaluating The Opportunity For Energy & Process Companies Around Onsite Power Generation For Data Centers And Electrification

United Kingdom Energy

A

AlixPartners

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Kimin Tanoto

'By embracing sustainability and focusing on lower-carbon steel processes, Kimin Tanoto is boldly reinventing his family's steel production company'.

Worldwide Energy

WL

Withers LLP

EFRAG Sheds Light On ESRS Revision With Publication Of Progress Report

In March 2025, as part of the Omnibus Package, the European Commission formally requested the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) to provide its technical advice on revising the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by 31 October 2025.

Worldwide Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Ben Goldsmith

Having sought solace in regenerating his Somerset farm, Ben Goldsmith now hopes his innovative "natural capital" model will inspire others to invest in biodiversity.

Worldwide Environment

WL

Withers LLP

Evaluating The Opportunity For Energy & Process Companies Around Onsite Power Generation For Data Centers And Electrification

The American electricity industry is undergoing a profound transformation, with major shifts in both supply and demand trends. In this rapidly evolving environment, energy and process (E&P) companies are uniquely positioned to enter the power generation market.

United Kingdom Energy

A

AlixPartners

Court Of Appeal Emphasises That Environmental Rule Of Law Is Not Concerned With Merits Of Energy Policy

United Kingdom Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Mooncakes To Machines: Maxim's COO Discusses The Future Of Sustainable Food Production

Across Greater China, the food production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to the volatility of global supply chains, climate change and increasingly complex regulations.

Worldwide Healthcare

WL

Withers LLP

Cruel Summer? Riparian Rights In Scotland In Summer Months

With the summer in 2025 being the driest on record since the 1960s, this article takes a dive into the murky legal waters of riparian rights, particularly focussing on issues...

United Kingdom Energy

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

ESG Regulation: Has The "Washington Effect" Trumped The "Brussels Effect"?

The last 6 months have seen unprecedented turbulence in the field of sustainability regulation. The EU, historically a world leader in environmental standards and responsible business conduct...

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

EU To Throw Green Claims Directive In The Bin... But Will It Be Recycled?

The news has generated plenty of chatter among EU institutions, with many officials taken by surprise at how abruptly the axe has fallen. While it has been well known that securing agreement on the technical details...

United Kingdom Environment

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK Product Safety Rules – Another EU Divergence Challenge?

United Kingdom Energy

SJ

Steptoe LLP

The Parent Trap: When UK Companies Face Liability For Overseas Harm

United Kingdom Commercial

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Transport Resilience In A Changing Climate

United Kingdom Transport

GW

Gowling WLG

Winning Off the Pitch with vPPAs

United Kingdom Environment

TRAction

FIDIC Termination For Convenience Payment Did Not Cover Cancellation Charges Payable Under Subcontracts

United Kingdom Energy

FE

Fenwick Elliott LLP

Biodiversity Net Gain - How Might New Proposals Evolve The Current Regime?

United Kingdom Environment

GW

Gowling WLG

Energy And Infrastructure - Carbon Capture & Storage (Video)

United Kingdom Environment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Defra Calls For Comments On Indicative Lists For LC-PFCAs, Their Salts, And Related Compounds

United Kingdom Healthcare

BC

Bergeson & Campbell

Revised Ports National Policy Statement Out For Consultation

United Kingdom Transport

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Innovative Remedies: An Investor's Role In Cleaning Up Supply Chains

United Kingdom Commercial

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Financial Reporting Council Publishes The Updated UK Stewardship Code 2026

United Kingdom Finance

TS

Travers Smith LLP

UK's Climate Change Committee Publishes Seventh Carbon Budget

United Kingdom Environment

JD

Jones Day

Flexibility And Targets: The Latest Developments In EU And UK Vehicle Emissions Policy

United Kingdom Environment

JD

Jones Day

Climate Risk And Property (Supplementary Guidance)

United Kingdom Environment

HL

Hunters

ESG Strategy And Property

United Kingdom Environment

HL

Hunters

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Mastering TCFD: Your Guide To Ensure Seamless Reporting (Video)

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Let Us Help You Navigate The Future Of Green Claims In The EU (Video)

LS

Lewis Silkin

S4:E11 – Beyond The Blueprint - Creating Places That Matter: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Helen Taylor (Video)

SO

Square One

ESG And The Energy Transition (Video)

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

What Are Property Searches When Buying A House? (Video)

IB

IBB Law

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