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.
Introduction In 2000, the undertakings Vereniging voor Energie, Milieu en Water (hereinafter referred to as ‘VEMW’),Amsterdam Power Exchange Spotmarket BV and Eneco NV lodged an appeal, with the College van Beroep voor het bedrijsleven, the Administrative Court for Trade and Industry in the Netherlands or ‘the College’, against a controversial decision made by the Directeur … Continued
No passado dia 23 de fevereiro, o NOVA Green Lab organizou um evento no qual se discutiu a atual situação de escassez de água em Portugal e as suas implicações a nível do Direito. Este evento contou como oradora principal a Professora Dra. Vera Eiró (ERSAR e UNL) e enquanto moderadora de debate a Professora … Continued
1. Introduction It is recognized that shipping transportation is an essential facility for the existence of the global economy and the global trade of goods. However, it faces ecological difficulties due to the rising fuel costs and environmental pressures, especially in the case of maritime transportation – according to the Fourth Green House Gas Study … Continued
On the 19th December, our Coordinator, Professor Lucila de Almeida, along with Professor Fabrizio Esposito published an engaging article on the Yearbook of European Law, entitled “Consumers and the green transition between saying and doing: promising consumer empowerment while restricting consumers’ choices is dangerous”. The article is available online and the abstract can be read … Continued
A aicep Portugal Global, em parceria com o IAPMEI, realiza a Conferência ESG para PME Exportadoras: Sensibilização e Capacitação na qual será apresentado o “Curso ESG de A a Z do Relato de Sustentabilidade”, desenvolvido e produzido pelo Instituto de Conhecimento da Abreu Advogados. A Conferência ESG para PME Exportadoras: Sensibilização e Capacitação terá lugar no dia … Continued
To promote and boost the projects in NOVA Green Lab´s pipeline, the Call for New Members 2024.1 was launched in December. This call for applications was aimed at incorporating new research talent into the centre, and several applications were received, offering a high level of quality to the selection process. Ultimately, seven new members were … Continued
NOVA Green Lab is a knowledge centre founded in 2019 as part of the CEDIS (Centre for Research on Law and Society) the research centre of NOVA School of Law. Since October 2022, it has been coordinated by the Abreu Chair in ESG Impact, Professor Lucila de Almeida. NOVA Green Lab aims to promote legal and multidisciplinary research in … Continued
NOVA 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.
Climate Action
Affordable and clean energy
Responsible consumption and production
Sustainable cities and communities
Life on Land
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