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.
Ensuring Integrity in Carbon Offsetting: The Influence of the CSRD
Disclaimer: Essay written on December 2024 Abstract This paper explores the legal and regulatory frameworks governing carbon offsets in the European Union (EU) and non-EU countries. The primary research question investigates the impact of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on carbon offsets, including the use and integration of non-EU carbon offsets within the EU market. The … Continued
Corporate Ethics and Lobbying in the EU: ESG as a Tool for Transparency
Disclaimer: Essay written on December of 2024 Abstract Lobbying, a significant corporate activity, often involves influencing policymaking to delay or weaken environmental regulations, posing challenges to the EU’s sustainability goals. While the EU has introduced transparency and accountability measures, gaps remain in aligning lobbying practices with ESG criteria and public interest objectives. This article examines … Continued
Prevenção da Corrupção e Sustentabilidade: a relação entre o Regime Geral da Prevenção da Corrupção e as Normas de Sustentabilidade Europeias
Disclaimer: Essay elaborado em dezembro de 2024 Resumo Este paper tem como objetivo compreender os instrumentos legislativos nacionais (ENAC e RGPC) e europeus (CSRD e ESRS) de prevenção do fenómeno da corrupção e infrações conexas, bem como estabelecer a relação entre os tais instrumentos, em especial o RGPC e a ESRS G1-1. Neste âmbito, a análise da relação entre o RGPC e a ESRS G1-1 permitiu compreender que o RGPC impõe condutas efetivas a serem adotadas pelas empresas com vista a promover a prevenção … Continued
Landmark Public Hearings on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change at the Hague: Highlights
A mere week after the 29th Conference of the Parties wrapped up in Baku, with results overall deemed unsatisfactory by the Global South, climate discussions were taken to a different stage: the Peace Palace, in the Hague, where the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) held public hearings concerning the obligations of states to protect the … 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.
