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Given the potential increase in democratic representation of right-wing and far-right parties in the European Parliament, what does this mean for the future of the European Green Deal? It was with this question that I was interviewed by Jornal de Negócios, having discussed not only some of the European legislation still in the approval process - such as the European law on nature restoration - as well as the global impact of a potential weakening or even distortion of the European Green Deal. https://lnkd.in/dYpe84is

Over the past few weeks, the DeHavilland EU and OPP team has closely followed the confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate, distilling the most important insights from each session into one comprehensive briefing so you don’t have to. By downloading our briefing, you will discover: ✅ The Commissioners’ top priorities ✅ Major issues that arose during the hearings ✅ Standout moments that shaped the discussions

"Recognizing the critical role of the private sector in the effort to avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification has launched the Business for Land Initiative (B4L). B4L brings together business sector partners worldwide with a keen interest in supporting and implementing sustainable land management measures. The initiative aims to support the private sector to seize opportunities and manage risks associated with land degradation along value-chains. "Increased disclosures and the adoption of targets have been identified as key levers to improve businesses’ impacts on nature. Acknowledging the opportunities of these two areas of action, B4L is engaging leading reporting initiatives on strengthening corporate land-related disclosures and target setting. Following an introductory meeting organized by B4L in May 2024, we are now holding a workshop to dive into the land-related reporting indicators identified by some of the reporting initiatives to select those indicators most suitable to monitor corporate sustainable land practices." Will trees be disaggregated during 'Strengthening corporate land-related disclosures' tomorrow, 28 June, at 10:00-13:00? Will businesses have considered the natural capital unit, Timothy Gieseke? Hosted at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, SE1 7SR https://lnkd.in/dej3J_8f

👓 ⚖️ 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫: A concise overview of key judgments and advisory opinions cited during the first seven days of oral hearings at the 🌐 🧑⚖️ International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States' obligations in the context of climate change. The majority of these references aim to ensure that the forthcoming ICJ advisory opinion builds on a robust body of jurisprudence, affirming States' extensive legal obligations under international law and outlining remedies for breaches. This coordinated effort by numerous States underscores the importance of integrating rich legal precedents, contrasting sharply with the stance of many fossil fuel producers, who disingenuously argue that the Paris Agreement is the sole source of States' obligations, seeking to sideline broader legal principles and norms. 👀 if there are other cases that you would like me to search for, please do let me know in the comments below. There were no references that I could find so far to the La Oroya case for instance. * Note that this also includes the references contained in the footnotes. And for the true international law nerds, do not worry: cases such as Barcelona Traction, the Iron Rhine Arbitration, Certain Phosphate Lands in Nauru... I will provide an updated mapping of these references at the end of the hearings. #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #AOLetsGo #InternationalLaw

Good analytical piece on the next phase of the Green Deal by IDDRI (with links to my contribution on 'competetitive sustainabaility' to the project, as well as to excellent pieces by others).

Here is a free sample chapter from 'Carbon-Free Shipping and Shipping Carbon: Contracts in Context' edited by Stephen Girvin and Vibe Ulfbeck https://bit.ly/3D4ehb4 #ShippingLaw #ContractLaw #EnvironmentalLaw

📚 New book alert! Introducing the latest text from the ‘Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Internationaal Recht series’: "Collected Papers nr. 150: Energy Security in International Economic Law - Balancing Legal Ambitions and Geopolitical Realities." This text by Dr Anna Marhold delves into the complex realm where legal goals meet real-world geopolitics in the context of global energy security. 🔗 Order your copy now: https://lnkd.in/dWV4J3eH #AsserPress #internationallaw #economiclaw Anna-Alexandra Marhold Frank Bakker

Does Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) threaten   the global green energy transition? A recent protest letter by Australian lawyers and legal scholars suggest s so. The open letter urge thte Australian government to swiftly implement its policy of excluding Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provisions from current and future trade and #investment agreements. Be on the lookout for an analysis of this metter especially from Africa's perspective. #isds Regiolex Consulting ESAMI-Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (ESAMI-trapca)

The DeHavilland EU and OPP Policy Team has launched a European Parliament Committees Series, unpacking the essential functions of these groups. Our first briefing focuses on understanding the workings of European Parliament Committees, specifically: ✅ What Standing Committees are ✅ The various types of Committees and their distinct functions ✅ Who sits on these committees and the key members influencing policy ✅ The primary responsibilities and contributions of Committees ✅ How these Committees work effectively, and offer an overview of the Committees in the 10th Legislature

Nearly two weeks ago, the UK Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in Finch v Surrey County Council, which held that an oil company seeking approval for the development of an onshore oilfield of a certain size must state in its environmental impact assessment the total greenhouse gas emissions which arise from the "project", including those arising from the burning of the hydrocarbons (the latter being Scope 3 emissions), no matter where in the world these Scope 3 emissions may actually be generated. Taking into account the Scope 3 emissions data, the decision-maker (County Councils onshore) must "reach a conclusion on the significant effects of the project on the environment." The ruling also applies by extension to the UKCS, where the planning regulation is substantially in the same terms, albeit with two national regulators. Prior to Finch, it was settled law that oil companies only needed to list greenhouse gas emissions arising directly from the project. For reasons which I give in the linked article entitled "R (Finch on Behalf of Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council - Bad Law and Worse Policy" (https://lnkd.in/eYmMDQy5), I respectfully argue that the reasoning of the majority in the Supreme Court is flawed. Additionally, as suggested by the dissenting opinion in Finch, the new process will be unworkable in some respects. However, Finch is now settled law and binding on the onshore and offshore oil industry. The policy implications of the decision are negative. Onshore, County Councils will be forced into making local planning decisions based on what should (or what they think should) be national energy policy. Results may vary from County Council to County Council. Offshore, the law is that licensees MUST carry out licence activities including exploration, appraisal and development so as to "maximise economic recovery" (MER) of offshore hydrocarbons. Licences often also contain mandatory work obligation commitments. The logic of Finch is that there may be instances where development approval for discoveries resulting from these offshore activities may not be forthcoming based on a consideration never once anticipated by the offshore MER regime. The holding in Finch should be overruled by new legislation. If not, it can, I suggest, be finessed by the type of guidance suggested in my article. A number of good friends from commercial, technical and legal backgrounds reviewed various drafts of this article and gave valuable input. I won't embarrass them by naming them. You know who you are! #climatelitigation #Finch #maximisingeconomicrecovery vasspetro.com