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 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.
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NOVA BHRE Newsletter February 2025
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
Our latest blog post
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Ethical Choices In Business: How Digital Currencies Can Support Or Threaten Human Rights?
Digital currencies are a powerful financial tool, akin to an open book: responsible businesses can use them to transparently and effectively uphold human rights, ensuring accountability and trust in their operations. However, in the wrong hands, this tool becomes a shadowy zone hiding violations and abuses. This blog post discusses challenges and opportunities related to BHR and digital currencies.