Activities and Publications
The NOVA Green Lab is a knowledge centre for independent discussion and knowledge exchange in the areas of environmental, climate and energy law. Our activities and publications deliver different outputs, from scientific research to events, courses, blogs, podcasts and youtube series, all with the purpose of fomenting a better an more sustainable future.
A Critical Review of the EU Court of Auditors’ Special Report on Sustainable Financing: looking back to look forward
The European Union (EU) has been a leader in promoting sustainable finance, recognising the need for a comprehensive and cohesive framework to promote responsible investment and financing practices. A report by the EU Court of Auditors, released in 2021, found that more cohesive action is necessary to shift funding towards sustainable investment. This report, entitled … Continued
Is Climate Change a Major Question? The Supreme Court of the United States in Virginia v EPA
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Stress Testing the European Green Deal: the ´securitisation´ of Energy, Food and Climate
Josephine van Zeben, Lucila de Almeida, and Mirta Alessandrini. ‘Stress Testing the European Green Deal’. Weekend EU Law Live Edition 106 (2 July 2022).
When indicators fail electricity policies: pitfalls of the EU´s retail energy market Barrier Index
Lucila de Almeida, Fabrizio Esposito, and Josephine van Zeben. ‘When Indicators Fail Electricity Policies: Pitfalls of the EU’s Retail Energy Market Barrier Index’. Energy Policy 165 (1 June 2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112892. Abstract: An important goal of EU energy policy is to ensure energy justice during the green transition. The Commission considers the functioning and competitiveness of the retail energy market … Continued
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NOVA Green Lab launches its #GreenTalks online series 2023
NOVA Green Lab is launching its new season of our monthly online events, the NOVA #GreenTalks, having Professor Lucila de Almeida, our Director and Abreu Chair in ESG Impact, and Professor João Vaca, Of Council at Abre Advogados and member of our Advisory Board, as permanent hosts. From March 2023, every first Thursday of each … Continued
Welcome to the NOVA Green Lab
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Mission, Values and SDGs
See moreNOVA Green Lab promotes legal and multidisciplinary research in the field of environmental, climate, and energy law. Besides encouraging intensive scholarly debate, we may facilitate access of policymakers, civil society, stakeholders and citizens of different generations to the knowledge needed to achieve a better and more sustainable future, mainly focusing on the following SDGs.
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Action
Affordable and clean energy
Responsible consumption and production
Sustainable cities and communities
Life on Land
Partners & Sponsors
The NOVA Green Lab receives funding generously donated from the Knowledge Insititute of Abreu Advogados. Learn more about our Sponsors and Partners.
