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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Infrastructure Insights - May 2025

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On 15 April 2025, Ofgem approved the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO’s) Target Model Option 4 (TMO4+) to reform the grid connection process in Great Britain. The reform shifts from a “first come, first connected” to a...more

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Germany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Fund: Practical Insights and Opportunities

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The fund will dedicate €100 billion to energy transition, enhancing private sector involvement and promoting economic growth and technological innovation....more

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Rescheduling of the EU Deforestation Regulation and New Guidance Documents

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On October 2, 2024, the European Commission (the "Commission") proposed an extra 12 months of phasing-in time for the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation ("EUDR"), one of the EU's measures to combat climate change....more

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Human Rights and the Environment: what to expect from the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive?

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Following weeks of uncertainty, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D") was finally adopted by the Council of the European Union ("Council") on March 15, 2024. ...more

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APAC ESG Update | Winter Quarter 2023–24

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The impact of ESG (environmental, social & governance) laws, regulations, and obligations has increased in recent times at an almost incomprehensible rate. This is particularly true in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region. Within...more

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European Citizens Sue States for Breach of Human Rights Resulting from Failure to Take Stronger Climate Action

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On September 27, 2023, six “Portuguese young people” were heard by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in a lawsuit against 32 European governments, including all EU member states, alleging that their failure to act...more

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A new era of water reuse and reclamation: opportunities and challenges

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In the wake of recent extreme weather events and existing water stress caused by growing populations, climate change, competing demand across household, agricultural and industry sectors and ageing and inefficient water...more

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Germany Launches EUR 50 Billion Funding Program for Decarbonization of Heavy Industry

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Germany has launched a massive EUR 50 billion funding program to support energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemical, and cement to become climate-neutral. The program offers considerable financial support for...more

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Novelle des Energiesicherungsgesetzes: Zusätzliche Handlungsoptionen

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Mit der Reform des Energiesicherungsgesetzes schafft der Gesetzgeber umfangreiche neue Regelungen und Handlungsmöglichkeiten zur Sicherung der Energieversorgung im Krisenfall. Betreiber kritischer Infrastruktur im...more

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Emissionsminderungsgutschriften: Der Markt für Emissionsminderungsgutschriften entwickelt sich

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Die europäische Kommission plant bis 2050 klimaneutral zu sein. Bis 2030 soll eine Reduktion der Emissionen von Treibhausgasen von mindestens 55% im Vergleich zu 1990 stattfinden. Die Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2020 #3

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Energy Blockchain’s Most Obvious Use Case is Not What You Think - "Instead, a select group of blockchain companies is finding success with a focus on certificates of origin, helping demonstrate the provenance of renewable...more

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