Climate change and sustainability developments present great opportunities but also manifest as a complex myriad of global legal, financial and reputational risks for companies, governments, directors and officers and other professionals operating in all sectors globally.

Climate change and sustainability disputes risk is now part of the corporate reality.

 

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Wrong place at the wrong time: greenhouse gas emissions contribute to coal mine refusal

Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to coal mine refusal

In an Australian first, development consent for new coal mine refused.

Climate change litigation: is your business prepared?

We draw on relevant case summaries and highlighting key trends, developments and lessons in relation to climate change litigation.

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    Delivering future energy

    Delivering future energy: Norton Rose Fulbright at Gastech 2024 in Houston

    For the third year running, we are excited to be exhibiting at Gastech, the world’s leading forum dedicated to steering the energy industry to a more sustainable future.

    Global | Publication | July 08, 2024
    Supreme Court judgment impacting planning decisions for fossil fuel projects

    Supreme Court judgment impacting planning decisions for fossil fuel projects

    Discussing the highly anticipated Supreme Court judgment in Finch v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20.

    United Kingdom | Blog | June 28, 2024
    Party manifestos: Energy transition to play a

    Party manifestos: Energy transition to play a "central role" in UK election

    People across the UK are preparing to head to the polls in less than two weeks on July 4, with climate change and energy security being one of the key and most important issues for voters.

    United Kingdom | Publication | June 24, 2024
    Supreme Court judgment will significantly impact planning decisions for fossil fuel projects

    Supreme Court judgment will significantly impact planning decisions for fossil fuel projects

    In a highly anticipated judgment, a majority of the Supreme Court held that when assessing a planning permission application for the extraction of oil for commercial purposes, a council should have taken into consideration the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that will occur from the combustion of the oil produced (Finch v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20).

    United Kingdom | Publication | June 21, 2024
    Review of climate-related financial disclosure regimes around the world

    Review of climate-related financial disclosure regimes around the world

    In this article we explore the climate-related financial disclosure (CRFD) regimes in various jurisdictions around the world.

    Australia | Publication | June 20, 2024
    The rising impact of secondary perils

    The rising impact of secondary perils

    It has been reported that at the beginning of June 2024 nine people died and over 2000 households have been demolished due to sever flooding in the Eastern Cape.

    South Africa | Publication | June 06, 2024
    As we strive to create a sustainable future, we should not forget history’s lessons

    As we strive to create a sustainable future, we should not forget history’s lessons

    Last month, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) made history by passing South Africa's inaugural legislation that specifically addresses the impacts of climate change.

    South Africa | Publication | June 06, 2024
    NSW EPA releases Climate Change Assessment Requirements and Guidance for Large GHG Emitters

    NSW EPA releases Climate Change Assessment Requirements and Guidance for Large GHG Emitters

    The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recently released for public comment its draft Climate Change Assessment Requirements (CCARs) and draft Guide for Large Emitters (Guide).

    Australia | Publication | June 05, 2024
    Mining project delivery: What do you need to consider?

    Mining project delivery: What do you need to consider?

    Cost overruns and delays have become the norm on mining projects with 80 per cent of mining projects completed late and over budget by an average of 43% (McKinsey). Evidence suggests that the percentage overruns have worsened considerably, particularly for critical minerals and metals projects, due to risks not being fully considered and the instability of the geopolitical environment and the impact that has on global supply chains.

    Global | Publication | June 04, 2024

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