Asia: Environment

The interface between administrative authorization and criminal jurisdiction under special environmental statutes presents recurring challenges for trial courts and appellate forums alike.

China's Maritime Code underwent its first comprehensive revision in over 30 years, introducing significant changes including expanded coverage of domestic coastal shipping, a new chapter on ship oil pollution liability, enhanced crew labor protections, and provisions for electronic transport records. The revision substantially raises liability limits for passenger transport and maritime claims while aligning with international conventions and addressing modern shipping digitalization needs.

严格的行刑衔接规则，显著提高了环境违法的制度成本与法律风险。对于排污企业及相关专业服务机构而言，环境违法行为不仅面临行政处罚，更

The Supreme Court of India, by its order dated 25 May 2026, directed the constitution of a five-member High-Powered Expert Committee to resolve critical definitional...

Our monthly ESG bulletin provides a targeted snapshot of key developments we see as reflecting the “must know” trends in the Australian market.

India's Ministry of Environment proposes significant amendments to the Ecomark Rules, 2024, introducing stringent environmental criteria across six product categories including paints, batteries, paper, wood products...

India's Ministry of Environment proposes significant amendments to the Ecomark Rules, 2024, introducing stringent environmental criteria across six product categories including paints, batteries, paper, wood products...

Customers, investors, regulators, lenders, and supply chain partners are increasingly scrutinizing how organizations manage ESG-related issues. Climate change, resource scarcity, biodiversity loss, human rights concerns, circular economy requirements, and governance failures are no longer viewed as peripheral sustainability topics. They have become core business risks.

ベトナムが2026年1月施行の新原子力法により、エネルギー転換の新段階に突入しました。国際基準に準拠した包括的な規制枠組みを確立し、サイ

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published draft amendments to India's vehicle scrapping regulations, introducing comprehensive changes to equipment standards, digital integration requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.

The Queensland Productivity Commission has launched a public inquiry into the 2025 EPBC Act reforms, examining their impact on Queensland businesses and industries. With an interim report due later this year and final recommendations by April 2027, stakeholders now have a critical opportunity to submit evidence on regulatory burdens, compliance costs, and operational impacts.

The Supreme Court of India, by its order dated 25 May 2026, directed the constitution of a five-member High-Powered Expert Committee to resolve critical definitional...