Climate finance, as it has been for past COP summits, is a crucial aspect of COP28 as the need to support renewable energy projects and sustainable solutions becomes ever more paramount in achieving … [Read more...] about COP28 – Climate finance and the need for sustainable funding
COP28 – What are the key issues for businesses?
Today marks the opening day of COP28, the United Nations Climate Change conference, bringing the international community together to help mitigate and improve climate change impacts. Hosted this … [Read more...] about COP28 – What are the key issues for businesses?
A tough 24 hours for nature (incl. BNG delay)
Nature in the UK has been in the news a lot this week – yesterday, the apparent deliberate vandalism of a sycamore tree on Hadrian's Wall has been the lead-story for many news outlets, and yesterday a … [Read more...] about A tough 24 hours for nature (incl. BNG delay)
Navigating a changing market – key issues for real estate owners and occupiers
The first half of 2023 has already seen some important regulatory milestones for the real estate sector – not least the release of the UK's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), changes in the … [Read more...] about Navigating a changing market – key issues for real estate owners and occupiers
Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow
The outcomes of COP27 and the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) saw 2022 close with a number of environmental successes. One of these was the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, with a … [Read more...] about Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow
A legal update on the UK’s ban on single-use plastics
Following a Government consultation, which received 53,329 responses, DEFRA has announced a ban on single-use plastics. Of the total respondents, the ban received overwhelming support, with 95% in … [Read more...] about A legal update on the UK’s ban on single-use plastics