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The European Union’s Nature Restoration Law: A Model for Global Restoration Efforts?

In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, the European Union has adopted the Regulation on Nature Restoration. This new legislative framework is a pivotal component of the European Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, aiming to restore degraded ecosystems across the continent, enhance biodiversity, […]

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Green on the Tag, But How Green Underneath? Understanding the Impact of the EU Greenwashing Directive on Fashion

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The European Union is taking a bold step against greenwashing in the fashion industry with a new Greenwashing Directive included in the European Green Deal. The EU’s Directive is more than a regulatory measure; it’s a call to action for the fashion industry to align its practices with the decarbonization goals that the EU is

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The European Union Raises the Bar on Climate Claims: Why Tackling Greenwashing is Key to Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future

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The European Union has taken a significant leap forward in its commitment to a sustainable future with the European Parliament’s adoption of the Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition (EmpCo Directive). This groundbreaking legislation amends the Directives on unfair commercial practices (2005/29/EC) and consumer rights (2011/83/EU) to establish stricter requirements for environmental and

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EU Implements Strict Measures to Ensure Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

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In the wake of environmental crises and the looming threat of deforestation, the European Union has taken a decisive step towards protecting global forests. The EU’s recent implementation of stringent regulations to prevent deforestation-linked supply chains marks a pivotal moment in sustainable trade practices. Under these new rules, companies and traders within the EU have

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