The NOVA BHRE Blog
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Omnibus I – Simplification or Deregulation? A Critical Analysis and Recommendations from Practice
This article draws on the experience of practitioners working with companies to implement human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD). It shows how the Omnibus proposal would disrupt company due diligence practices, undermine climate credibility, and create inefficiencies across the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The article proposes concrete and practical approaches to achieving simplification and supporting companies in meeting their business realities.
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The Future of North Africa-Europe Green Energy Alliances from a Business and Human Rights Perspective
This piece reflects on the future of green energy alliances between North Africa and Europe from a Business and Human Rights Perspective. It discusses how the energy transition can open opportunities for international cooperation, while also raising critical questions about justice, accountability, and new forms of extractivism.
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The experiences of Germany and Norway on mHREDD legislation
This piece discusses explores the Germany’s Supply Chain Act and Norway’s Transparency Act successes and challenges in implementing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD). Key lessons include the benefits of clear obligations, risk-based approaches, and authority-led enforcement, as well as pitfalls such as bureaucratic compliance and unclear legal terms.
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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.
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