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.

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NOVA BHRE Newsletter July 2023

Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.

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NOVA BHRE Newsletter June 2023

Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.

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Human Rights Course – HeforShe Lisboa

On 23rd of June 2023, the NOVA BHRE participated in the second edition of the human rights course organized by HeforShe Lisboa in the framework of its Academy.

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🇵🇹 Mercados de Carbono Voluntários: um mecanismo necessário para a conduta empresarial responsável?

O decreto-lei que regula os mercados de carbono voluntários foi aprovado na generalidade em Conselho de Ministros em 26 de janeiro de 2023 e encontrou-se em consulta pública até 11 de abril de 2023.

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