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 2026
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
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NOVA BHRE Newsletter April 2026
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
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NOVA BHRE Newsletter March 2026
Upcoming events, activities, publications and blog posts.
Our latest blog post
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Policy Brief – From Transposition to Transformation: Designing and Enforcing Effective National HREDD Laws
This policy brief examines how Member States can effectively transpose the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) into national law, highlighting the importance of preserving its risk-based approach and alignment with international standards. It explores key requirements for meaningful implementation, including investment in guidance and capacity-building, the role of well-resourced supervisory authorities, and the need to ensure access to remedy while maintaining legal coherence. The brief also emphasises regulatory alignment across EU and domestic frameworks, the supportive role of multi-stakeholder initiatives, and the central importance of stakeholder engagement in building effective and credible human rights and environmental due diligence systems.