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An Overview Of The 30th Session Of The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Conference Of Parties (Cop-30) Held At Belém, Brazil From November 10-21, 2025

The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-30), held in Belém, Brazil from 10–21 November 2025, marked a strategic transition in the international climate regime ...

India Environment

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Land Acquisition For Solar And Wind Parks: Reconciling LARR Act, 2013 With Energy Transition Goals

India has committed to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, a target requiring unprecedented land acquisition amidst competing sectoral demands.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The 'E' In ESG: Driving Sustainability And Competitive Advantage

In today's business landscape, success is no longer measured only by profits and market share. Stakeholders ranging from investors to consumers are increasingly evaluating how responsibly companies operate, which is why the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework has become central to business strategy...

India Environment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Right To A Livable Planet: The Intersection Of Vegan Rights, Human Dignity, And Environmental Justice

Veganism is increasingly recognized as both a consumer and human right, ensuring individuals can adhere to ethical, religious, and health-based dietary choices without discrimination or negligence.

India Environment

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IndiaLaw LLP

How GEI Target Rules & The CCTS Turn Compliance Into Revenue - Unlocking India's Carbon Market

India Environment

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Legitpro Law

Supreme Court Recalls Vanashakti Judgement Validity Of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance

India Environment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Decarbonizing Indian Aviation – Legal Landscape For Sustainable Aviation Fuel In India

India Transport

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AZB & Partners

Road To Belém, Brazil - A Strategic Preview Of COP 30

India Environment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

Artificial Intelligence: People, Planet, Profit

India Technology

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Ease For Indian Companies In Business With EU - The Amendments And Revisions To The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

India Commercial

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

India's New Environment Audit Rules: A Framework For Proactive Environmental Accountability

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Supreme Court Examines Conflict Between Forest Rights Act And Forest Conservation Act On Tribal Housing

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Judicial Clarity On Environmental Impact Assessments: The Vanshakti Judgment

India Environment

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IndiaLaw LLP

Legalaxy - Monthly Newsletter - September 2025

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Vaish Associates Advocates

SEBI's Crackdown On Finfluencers: Regulations And Enforcement

India Commercial

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Aarna Law

India Labour Law Reforms 2026: Key Developments And Compliance Updates

India Employment

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Anhad Law

Year In Review: 10 Indian Competition Law Judgments That Mattered

India Anti-trust

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Moving Towards Responsible And Ethical Use Of AI: Analysis Of India's Proposed AI Bill, 2025

India Technology

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LexOrbis

SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: A Structural Reset Of India's Broking Regulatory Framework

India Commercial

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

AI And Environment Law

Unchecked and rapid development projects worldwide are frequently undertaken without adequate regard for environmental consequences, resulting in severe ecological degradation...

India Technology

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Carbon Credit Trading In India

Climate change has redefined the global policy landscape, compelling nations to adopt market-based instruments that internalise the cost of emissions.

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RPV Legal

When It Rains, It Pours – Navigating The Impact Of Climate Change On Employment

Workplaces have undergone significant transformations since the onset of the pandemic, driven by extensive global shifts.

India Employment

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BTG Advaya

Supreme Court Mandates Environmental Clearance Is Necessary For All Large Scale Building And Construction Projects

The Supreme Court in Vanashakti v Union of India, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1703 held that Environmental Clearance (EC) is necessary for all large scale building and construction projects including educational institutions under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 (EIA Notification).

India Real Estate

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Safeguarding Sustainable Investments: Green Audits As The New Baseline For Due Diligence

India Commercial

PL

Phoenix Legal

Environment Rules Amended: Revised Legal Framework For Sulphur Dioxide Emission By Thermal Power Plants

India Environment

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JSA

India's New Carbon Credit Trading Platform: MoEFCC's June 2025 Notification Explained

India Environment

SKV Law Offices

The International Court Of Justice Advisory Opinion On State Obligations In Respect Of Climate Change

India Environment

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Season 2 Episode 1 - ESG & ARBITRATION (Podcast)

India Litigation

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

India's Climate Compliance Clock Is Ticking – Why Manufacturers Must Brace For Penalties Twice The Carbon Credit Price Under New Emission Intensity Targets

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

The Environment Ministry Exempts Certain Thermal Power Plants From Installation Of Flue Gas De-Sulfurization System

India Environment

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CMS INDUSLAW

Sustainability And Fashion: Legal Implications For Brands In India

India Environment

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

EU Simplifies CBAM But Does Not Address The Underlying Issues

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Reforming The Environmental Impact Assessment Process For Mining In India: Towards Transparency, Accountability, And Sustainability

India Environment

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Khurana and Khurana

The Environment Ministry Exempts Certain Thermal Power Plants From Installation Of Flue Gas De-Sulfurization System

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India ("the Environment Ministry") through its Notification dated 11th July 2025 ("FGD Exemption Notification") has exempted certain Thermal Power Plants ("TPPs") from installing Flue Gas De-sulfurization ("FGD") systems, which are designed to cut SO2 emissions.

India Environment

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CMS INDUSLAW

Sustainability And Fashion: Legal Implications For Brands In India

India's fashion industry is massive, employing millions and contributing significantly to the economy. But it's also a major polluter, responsible for a substantial share of carbon emissions...

India Environment

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

EU Simplifies CBAM But Does Not Address The Underlying Issues

On 18 June 2025, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Omnibus-I legislative package: which seeks to simplify the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Reforming The Environmental Impact Assessment Process For Mining In India: Towards Transparency, Accountability, And Sustainability

As outlined above in the previous paragraphs, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in the case of mining operations in India...

India Environment

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Khurana and Khurana

India To Enforce New Barcode Regulations For Plastic Packaging From July

India Environment

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Supreme Court Rules Against Ex-Post Facto Environment Clearance

On 16 May 2025, the Supreme Court in Vanashakti v Union of India 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1139 struck down the notification dated 14 March 2017 and Office Memorandum dated 7 July 2021 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) holding that ex-post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs) violate the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment under Article 21.

India Environment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Climate Finance Taxonomy - A Greenlight For Green Finance

Pursuant to the announcement to develop India's Climate Finance Taxonomy in the Union Budget 2024-25, the Department of Economic Affairs...

India Environment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Ministry Of Environment, Forest And Climate Change Notifies Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025; Streamlines Procedure For Obtaining Certificate Of Origin For Cultivated Medicinal Plants

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ("MoEFCC") has notified the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025 ("Amendment"), effective from 1st November 2025.

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, effective from February 24, 2025.

India Environment

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Corporate Professionals

Green Innovations And The Role Of IP In Climate Action: A Catalyst Or A Cage?

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Khurana and Khurana

Environment (Construction And Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025

India Environment

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Corporate Professionals

India Steps Up With Industrial Carbon Benchmarks: A First Among Emerging Markets

India Environment

CP

Corporate Professionals

Get Prepared For The Upcoming Environmental Compliance Requirement!

India Environment

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Legasis

Navigating The New Landscape: A Comprehensive Look At India's Construction And Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2025

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

India Commercial

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Greenwashing: An Overview

India Environment

SA

S&R Associates

A Closer Look At The Cop29 Carbon Trading Deal

India Environment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

How India's Sustainable Development Goals Are Powering Its Growth While Striving For Net Zero

EY

Ernst & Young

Ensuring Eco-Friendly Used Oil Management: Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Guidelines For Collection Agents Under The Used Oil EPR Framework

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Summary Of COP 29: Baku, Azerbaijan

India Environment

DD

Dhir & Dhir Associates

Environment_ESG | November 2024 - High Court Judgements/orders

India Environment

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JSA

Navigating Regulatory And Compliance Shifts For Global Businesses

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JSA

International Lessons For Designing India's Emissions Trading Scheme

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JSA

Creating Carbon Sinks In India: A Law And Policy Perspective

India Environment

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JSA

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