The new brazilian legislation on the regulation of Carbon Markets: highlights

On December 11, 2024, Brazil enacted Federal Law No. 15,042/2024, establishing a regulatory framework for the country’s carbon market. This legislation can be crucial for aligning Brazil with global climate commitments, introduces mechanisms to price carbon emissions, delineates obligations for high emitters, and integrates governance and safeguards to ensure effective implementation. The law’s provisions underscore … Continued

The Blinding Effect of EU Consumer Policy Overshadows the Role of Consumer Law in Delivering the Green Transition

Abstract. The European Commission’s Communication directed to consumers regarding the Green Transition does not emphasise their shared responsibility. Instead, the Commission puts the emphasis on empowering consumers to make green choices. However, introduced and planned legislative measures simultaneously limit consumers’ freedom of choice. In prior work, these authors prove that this situation creates a problematic … Continued