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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.

Built To Last: The Resilient Infrastructure Challenge

As climate change, geopolitical instability, cyber threats and surging demand place more pressure on infrastructure, governments, investors and operators...

United Kingdom Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK FCA Plans To Streamline UK Sustainability Reporting

Following a multi-firm review of sustainability reporting, the FCA has announced that it is considering how to streamline and enhance the UK's sustainability reporting framework by simplifying disclosures...

European Union Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

UK Sustainability Disclosure – Key Developments

Against the backdrop of increased global focus on climate-related disclosures, there have been several recent developments in the UK's sustainability reporting landscape.

United Kingdom Commercial

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

HMRC Publishes Draft Primary Legislation For UK CBAM

On 24 April 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published draft primary legislation for the UK Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), alongside a policy update and a technical consultation.

United Kingdom Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Does Article 6 Of The Paris Agreement Regulate Carbon Markets?

United Kingdom Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

European Union Proposes Reduction In Climate Reporting Obligations

European Union Environment

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Mintz

Inter-American Court Of Human Rights Takes A Landmark Step In Climate And Human Rights Jurisprudence: Implications For States And Private Actors

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Paris To The Hague: The ICJ Redefines Climate Obligations

Worldwide Environment

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Addleshaw Goddard

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

European Union Environment

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Withers LLP

Climate Change And Property Law: How Changes Impact Real Estate

United Kingdom Environment

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Teacher Stern

A Leaner Regime For The EU Taxonomy Regulation

European Union Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

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

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

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

United Kingdom Commercial

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Macfarlanes LLP

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

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Policy In Practice: Labour And Financial Services – Post-Mansion House Speech Reflections (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Macfarlanes LLP

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Online Safety: Navigating Compliance Across The UK, The EU And The US

Worldwide Compliance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hidden Homelessness: Legal Guidance For 'Sofa-Surfers' (29 July 2025) (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

When Boundaries Are Crossed: Neighbour Disputes – A Legal Perspective (Podcast)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

In Conversation… Geopolitical Disruption And The Future Of Work, What Does This Mean For Employers? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Rural Sector Urged To Embrace Opportunities To Lead On Sustainable Land Management

A packed audience gathered in the Lowland Hall at the Royal Highland Showground on Friday 20th June for the annual rural business breakfast briefing hosted by Shepherd and Wedderburn and Bidwells.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn 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

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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

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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

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Travers Smith LLP

Transport Resilience In A Changing Climate

United Kingdom Transport

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Gowling WLG

Winning Off the Pitch with vPPAs

United Kingdom Environment

TRAction

Energy And Infrastructure - Carbon Capture & Storage (Video)

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

Revised Ports National Policy Statement Out For Consultation

United Kingdom Transport

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Addleshaw Goddard

Financial Reporting Council Publishes The Updated UK Stewardship Code 2026

United Kingdom Finance

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Travers Smith LLP

UK's Climate Change Committee Publishes Seventh Carbon Budget

United Kingdom Environment

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Jones Day

Climate Risk And Property (Supplementary Guidance)

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

ESG Strategy And Property

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

London Plan Consultation: Towards A New London Plan

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

Building A Greener Future: CMA Issues Guidance To The Builders Merchants Federation

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Macfarlanes LLP

Climate Risk And Property (Supplementary Guidance)

As climate change continues to impact our environment, understanding its implications on property is crucial for legal professionals. As extreme weather events become more prominent...

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

ESG Strategy And Property

Following on from its 2023 guidance on the impact of climate change on solicitors, the Law Society has released specific guidance for the property sector.

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

London Plan Consultation: Towards A New London Plan

It's four years since the London Plan was adopted and it's due for review next year. The new plan is expected to be adopted in 2027 with a shelf life of 23 years.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

Building A Greener Future: CMA Issues Guidance To The Builders Merchants Federation

On 28 March 2025, the CMA published its response to a request for guidance from the Builders Merchants Federation (the BMF).

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Macfarlanes LLP

Beyond Compliance: Navigating The UK Modern Slavery Act's Updated Guidance

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

Tackling Climate And Nature Targets With A Land Use Policy

Farming, housing, habitats and infrastructure are some of the major uses of land across England. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is currently reviewing land use...

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

Miller Thomson Publishes Article In The Municipal World Magazine

Everyone has a part to play as the world moves toward 2030 and 2050 – important goal posts for carbon reduction in the fight against climate change under the Paris Agreement.

United Kingdom Environment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Protecting Inventions While Preserving Biodiversity

It has been estimated that around half of all approved drugs are either natural products, derivatives of natural products, or synthetic compounds inspired by natural product pharmacophores (Newman and Cragg,

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Keltie LLP

Higgs LLP In Conversation With Simon Hyde, CEO Of FAUN Zoeller (UK) (Podcast)

Today's guest in this series is Simon Hyde, Chief Executive Officer of FAUN Zoeller UK Limited, a leading waste management company specialising in manufacturing high-specification waste collection vehicles...

United Kingdom Environment

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Higgs LLP

EU Omnibus Proposals: Key Impacts On CSRD, CSDDD, Taxonomy Regulation And CBAM

European Union Commercial

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Izabella Brooks Explores The Future Of Climate Finance In ESG Investor

United Kingdom Commercial

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Hunters

The Gray Swan In Our Sky: Multibillion-Dollar Threat Of Solar Flares

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

Q&A: What Does 2025 Have In Store For Sustainability In European Infrastructure Funds?

European Union Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Has COP29 Paved The Way For A Greater Focus On Climate Finance In 2025?

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

ESG Litigation Risk: Navigating The Rising Tide

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

A Guide For Navigating The Complex Landscape Of Weather And Climate Research

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

WTW Natural Catastrophe Review 2024

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

ESG For Pension Scheme Trustees – Navigating The Duties And Best Practice For Your Scheme

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

Why Food Security And Sustainable Agriculture Must Go Hand In Hand

Worldwide Healthcare

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Withers LLP

The Nuclear Renaissance: Exploring The Rapid Evolution Of Nuclear Energy In Today's Marketplace (Podcast)

United Kingdom Energy

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WTW

What's New In The Updated NPPF?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

How To Go Beyond Traditional Climate Risk Management To Tackle Amplified Exposures More Effectively

United Kingdom Insurance

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WTW

Brewing A Sustainable Future: We Are Morrow Coffee's Innovative Approach To Eco-Friendly Coffee

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Marks & Clerk

WTW Research Network Q4 2024 Newsletter

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

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Price Bailey

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Mayer Brown

Climate Change And Your Property Portfolio: Understanding The Long-Term Risks (Video)

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WTW

How To Embed An Enduring Approach To Climate Risk And Stress Testing (Video)

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Baringa Partners

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