ArticleLex Mundi Global Climate Change Law GuideAs the Lex Mundi member firm for Malta, GANADO Advocates prepared the Malta chapter in Lex Mundi's Global Climate Change Law Guide. MaltaEnvironmentGanado Advocates
ArticleMalta In Top Three For Best ClimateInternationalLiving.com’s annual Global Retirement Index has named Ecuador, Uruguay and Malta as the best three countries in the world when it comes to climate.MaltaEnvironmentFenech Farrugia Fiott Legal (FFL)
ArticleSustainable Finance Package PublishedThe European Commission has published its Sustainable Finance package, bringing together elements from the existing sustainable finance frameworks, as well as a new legislative proposal on ESG Ratings.MaltaEnvironmentFinance Malta
ArticleNature Trust And Bank Of Valletta Unveil 'What Is That Animal?' – Malta's First Local Fauna Field GuideWhat is that Animal? A Guide to Rescuing Wildlife in the Maltese Islands is the name of the new informative book launched by Nature Trust – FEE Malta in collaboration with Bank of Valletta. The book launch took...MaltaEnvironmentFinance Malta
ArticleInternational Maritime Organization Requires Ships To Use Fuel With Less Sulphur Content When In The Mediterranean SeaIn December 2022, at the 79th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, the IMO took action in order to create the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (SECA) for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter. MaltaEnvironmentCSB Group
ArticleEU Pharma Package: Key Legal And Practical Implications For Malta's Pharmaceutical SectorThe European Union is on the cusp of enacting its most significant overhaul of pharmaceutical legislation in over two decades. The proposed EU Pharma Package, introduced by the European Commission...MaltaEnvironmentCamilleri Preziosi
ArticleReporting The Risk From Biodiversity Loss2022 is a pivotal year for nature and biodiversity with international efforts stepping up to halt biodiversity loss. Despite growing awareness of biodiversity loss as a critical issue...MaltaEnvironmentKPMG Malta
ArticleThe Maltese Shipping Industry & The Marine Environment: Recent DevelopmentsThe Maltese Shipping Industry is working towards reducing its impact on the environment. This is taking place both on shore and on Maltese flagged vessels wherever they may be sailing.MaltaEnvironmentGanado Advocates
ArticleThe Approval Of The Much Anticipated Corporate Sustainability Reporting DirectiveThe Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a European Union Directive which became operative on the 5th of January after having been published in the Official Journal...European UnionEnvironmentCSB Group
ArticleGuidelines On ESG Risk Management Emphasize Integration Of ESG Risks Across The 3 Lines Of DefenceOn 9 January 2025, the European Banking Authority (the "EBA") published its final report setting out the Guidelines on the management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks (the "Guidelines").European UnionEnvironmentGanado Advocates
ArticleMaking The EU Climate-Neutral By 2050: European Commission Initiates New Legislative Proposals Tackling Carbon Leakage And Taxation Of EnergyOn 4 March 2020 the European Commission has opened the first round of feedback regarding two new legislative proposals aimed at tackling carbon emissions and taxation of certain fuels. European UnionEnvironmentWH Partners
ArticleCOVID-19: ERA Issue Temporary Procedures In Relation To The Export Of Waste From MaltaIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Environment and Resources Authority (the "Authority") has adopted the following "temporary guidelines" in relation to the notification procedure for theMaltaEnvironmentGanado Advocates
ArticleClearing The Air: The Role Of Carbon Accounting In Tackling Climate ChangeThe world is facing a climate emergency – that is an undisputable scientific fact. Climate change is no longer a distant threat, and its impacts are already being felt worldwide.MaltaEnvironmentKPMG Malta
ArticleIs The European Market Warming Up To Green Bonds?The Green Bond landscape: how entities can benefit from ESG investments with Green Bonds.MaltaEnvironmentKPMG Malta
ArticleDirective 2024/1203: Introducing Harsher Penalties For Unregulated Ship Recycling PracticesThe European Union (the "EU") has introduced Directive 2024/1203 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacingMaltaEnvironmentGanado Advocates
ArticleThe Single-Use Plastics Products Strategy For Malta 2020-2030The Maltese Government issued the Single-Use Plastic Products Strategy for Malta 2020-2030 (the 'Strategy') in May 2019.MaltaEnvironmentMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleSustainability Standards And Labels: Navigating The JungleSustainability has become a powerful megatrend affecting businesses across sectors, driven by evolving regulation and behavioral changes in stakeholders such as investors, customers and employees.MaltaEnvironmentKPMG Malta
ArticleWalk The TalkWe are witnessing several megatrends that are transforming our lives. MaltaEnvironmentKPMG Malta
ArticleEU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Failed Vote At The European CouncilOn the 28th February 2024, the European Council failed to reach an agreement on the final draft of the EU's proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive...European UnionEnvironmentCamilleri Preziosi
ArticleThe Partial Invalidity Of Directive 2012/19 On Waste Electrical And Electronic EquipmentOn 25 January 2022, the Court of Justice ("ECJ") in delivering a ruling in the case of Vysočina Wind A.S. V Česká Republika (C- 181/20) held that Directive 2012/19 dealing with waste electrical and electronic equipment ("the Directive") ...European UnionEnvironmentGanado Advocates