Essays about: "Environmental Regulation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 329 essays containing the words Environmental Regulation.

  1. 11. Mandating transparency on deforestation and ecosystem conversion

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Moritz Driescher; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability reporting; mandatory disclosure; deforestation; ecosystem conversion; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The production of eggs, meat, and dairy products in the EU indirectly contributes to deforestation and ecosystem conversion (DEC) in Latin America due to extensive imports of soy for animal feed. This thesis explores under which preconditions the mandatory European Sustainability Reporting Standards for the agriculture and farming sector can increase transparency in the opaque soy supply chains and incentivize reductions of imported DEC. READ MORE

  3. 12. Environmental Regulation Stringency and Green Technological Innovation in the Maritime Industry (2006-2020)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Layla Erietta Chamilothoris; [2023]
    Keywords : Maritime industry; competitiveness; green technology innovation; green process innovation; green product innovation; Institutional Theory; Porter Hypothesis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The following research paper examines the impact of varying environmental regulation stringency on the landscape of green technological innovation in the maritime industry from 2006-2020. Additionally, the paper explores the potential indirect effect of these innovations, induced by stringency levels, on industry competitiveness. READ MORE

  4. 13. Are Swedish stakeholders willing to protect nature?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Emelie Sabrie; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; politics; environmental law; nature restoration law;

    Abstract : Biodiversity is declining in an unprecedented speed due to the fact that member states in the EU have tried but failed to protect biodiversity. Efforts have been made through voluntary commitments which have proven to be insufficient as targets are not met. READ MORE

  5. 14. Beyond Borders: The European Union's Legislative Approach in Regulating Deforestation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Laura Valentina Vargas Falla; [2023]
    Keywords : Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Deforestation and forest degradation is an environmental phenomenon affecting the entire world. In 2021 the EU Commission proposed a Regulation on Deforestation-free Products, which is expected to repeal the EU Timber Regulation in 2023. READ MORE

  6. 15. Charting fossil fuel investment protection in the EU beyond the Energy Charter Treaty

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Sofia Gierow; [2023]
    Keywords : public international law; EU law; international investment law; Energy Charter Treaty; foreign direct investment; bilateral investment treaty; fossil fuels; fair and equitable treatment; expropriation; legitimate expectations; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Under international law, foreign direct investments are protected by a patchwork of bilateral or multilateral investment treaties. International investment agreements have been criticised for protecting foreign direct fossil fuel investments and limiting the regulatory space of host states, thus creating obstacles for a green transition. READ MORE