Activities and Publications
The NOVA Green Lab is a knowledge centre for independent discussion and knowledge exchange in the areas of environmental, climate and energy law. Our activities and publications deliver different outputs, from scientific research to events, courses, blogs, podcasts and youtube series, all with the purpose of fomenting a better and more sustainable future.
The ECJ ruling on renewable energy incentives: balancing state discretion and investor expectations through an analysis of the case Federazione nazionale delle imprese elettrotecniche ed elettroniche (Anie) and others (C‑798/18)
Introduction Can governments change renewable energy incentives after investors have committed? This question is central to Cases C-798/18 and C-799/18, where the ECJ ruled that while Member States have discretion to modify support schemes, such changes must align with EU law and maintain a balance between regulatory flexibility and investor confidence. This is not the … Continued
Constitutional Protection for the Rights of Nature: The Los Cedros Legal Challenge
Introduction The Ecuadorian Constitutional Court’s Los Cedros ruling, widely regarded as one of the most significant environmental cases of the twenty-first century, exemplifies a global trend towards the protection of the rights of nature. Indeed, Los Cedros is one of the most solid and promising legal cases among the 493 (as of 1 January 2024) … Continued
Relatório da Conferência Ibérica da APDEN: Contributos para a Reforma do Mercado Europeu de Energia
No dia 9 de novembro de 2023, a NOVA School of Law foi palco da Conferência Ibérica da APDEN, intitulada «Contributos para a Reforma do Mercado Europeu de Energia». O evento foi organizado em conjunto com a APE – Associação Portuguesa da Energia e o NOVA Green Lab, em parceria com a AEDEN – Asociación … Continued
Renewable Energy Communities in Portugal: The (Local) Path to the (European) Energy Transition
Abstract This essay explores the role of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) in Portugal’s energy transition, emphasizing their potential to drive environmental sustainability and reduce energy costs. With rising global energy consumption and the push for carbon neutrality, RECs present an innovative model for decentralized, renewable energy production. The essay examines the principles underpinning RECs, including … Continued
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2024 NOVA Green Lab Annual Report
Looking back and looking forward! As 2025 just started, the NOVA Green Lab released its 2024 Annual Report. After two years of our relaunch, we are proud to have built a motivated team capable to produce an impressive and consistent output with societal impact. Enjoy the read and looking forward to 2025!
2nd Annual Conference: The Parallel Session
Last Monday, the second day of the 2nd Annual Conference of NOVA Green Lab centered on showcasing the outcomes of the “E of ESG” Project, a flagship initiative of the NOVA Green Lab. The focus of the day was on the members’ presentations of their essays for the NOVA Green Lab Book 2024-2025: ‘E of … Continued
Mission, Values and SDGs
See moreNOVA Green Lab promotes legal and multidisciplinary research in the field of environmental, climate, and energy law. Besides encouraging intensive scholarly debate, we may facilitate access of policymakers, civil society, stakeholders and citizens of different generations to the knowledge needed to achieve a better and more sustainable future, mainly focusing on the following SDGs.
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Action
Affordable and clean energy
Responsible consumption and production
Sustainable cities and communities
Life on Land
Donors & Partners
The NOVA Green Lab receives funding generously donated from the Knowledge Insititute of Abreu Advogados. Learn more about our Sponsors and Partners.
