The NOVA Knowledge Centre for Business, Human Rights and the Environment
The NOVA Knowledge Centre for Business, Human Rights and the Environment (NOVA BHRE) is an innovative and multidisciplinary academic centre within the Nova School of Law. It was founded by its current director Claire Bright, and is supported by a team composed of experts both from NOVA School of Law and NOVA School of Business & Economics (NOVA SBE) as well as external experts from all around the world.
The main goal of the NOVA BHRE is to foster responsible business conduct that upholds respect for human rights, decent work and environmental standards throughout their entire global value chains, thereby also advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The centre is focused on applied academic work, which puts the latest academic research directly into practice, and clarifies the role of law in corporate sustainability.
News
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NOVA BHRE Newsletter May 2025
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
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NOVA BHRE Newsletter April 2025
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
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NOVA BHRE Newsletter March 2025
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
Our latest blog post
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Modern Slavery in 2025: Overcoming Persistent Legal and Practical Challenges in Brazil and Beyond
Eradicating modern slavery completely is a challenging task. Legislative measures are a critical step in tackling forced labour in Brazil and across the world, but they are not a silver bullet. This blog post discusses how evolving laws increasingly seek to address the contemporary and complex issue of modern slavery.