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Lexology PRO | Belize, China, Fiji, etc. | 9 Jun 2023
Blue bonds: the next “wave” of sustainable finance?
With the need to address ocean conservation there has been a steady rise in demand for blue bonds, but are they as impactful on ocean life as advertised?
Gan Partnership | Malaysia | 30 May 2023
Repercussions of environmental law breaches
Environmental issues in Malaysia are abundant, ranging from polluted rivers to deforestation. Malaysia's need for proper enforcement of environmental laws is dire and immediate. In this case, the High Court's tenacity in treating environmental offences with due severity was seen through the Court's unwillingness and refusal to grant bail to an offender.
Global Law Office | China | 23 May 2023
Key aspects of burden of proof in environmental litigation
The burden of proof in environmental litigation in China differs from that in general tort disputes, with the "reversed burden of proof" for causation and the strict liability being key aspects. Companies operating in China should be aware of these differences and take steps to ensure environmental compliance to minimise their exposure to environmental litigation.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | USA | 15 May 2023
Climate change policy update: power plant pollution, gas ban and climate action
This article outlines pertinent legal and policy climate change developments in the United States during the past week. The Environmental Protection Agency will release a new rule that is its most ambitious effort yet to combat pollution from power plants. Governor Kathy Hochul officially signed New York's state budget into law, thus approving the first state-wide ban on fossil fuels in new......
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | 1 May 2023
Climate change policy update: energy-related jobs; water conservation funding and pollution
This article outlines pertinent legal and policy climate change developments in the United States during the past week. The Inflation Reduction Act is fuelling energy-related jobs across the United States, while a new climate rule will stipulate that energy plants must employ carbon capture more quickly. In other news, the Department of the Interior announced the availability of $140 million......
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Canada, etc. | 21 Apr 2023
ESG: key updates and developments (7 – 20 Apr)
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange proposes mandatory climate risk disclosures, EU regulators outline proposals to simplify the EU SFDR, and the UK and Australia introduce Nature Market credits – plus other key updates.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | USA | 3 Apr 2023
Climate change policy update: vehicle pollution, blocking ESG policies, drought-free California
This article outlines pertinent legal and policy climate change developments in the United States during the past week. These include the Biden administration and EPA working to cut vehicle pollution, DeSantis and 18 states pursue measures to block ESG policies and California is almost drought-free due to rain and snow events.
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law | Switzerland | 20 Mar 2023
Europe's water castle faces serious challenges to preserve its invaluable resource
Switzerland enjoys the privilege of having large, excellent quality water reserves. However, in recent decades, intensive land use, intensive agriculture, wastewater from industry and households and global warming have posed substantial threats to water. Switzerland has drawn up a comprehensive plan for the preservation of this invaluable resource.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Canada, etc. | 9 Mar 2023
ESG: key updates and developments (24 Feb – 9 Mar)
BNP Paribas faces the first climate-related claim against a commercial bank, the UK CMA may relax competition rules for climate-related agreements, and the EU agrees a Green Bonds framework – plus other key updates.
Shearn Delamore & Co | Malaysia | 8 Mar 2023
Irregular service of amended writ and amended statement of claim following container vessel collision
In early 2017, a collision occurred between two container vessels which resulted in oil from the vessels spilling and causing sea pollution. Three parties that operated in the area affected by the pollution – two licensed mussel breeders and a caged-fish breeder – filed a claim against the owner of one of the vessels. Three other parties were subsequently added as co-defendants, but objected,......
