The NOVA BHRE Blog
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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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Navigating and Transposing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Legal, Policy and Implementation Insights
On the 28th of May 2025, the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment, together with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and the University of KU Leuven, hosted a workshop entitled ‘Transposing the CSDDD – Navigating Legal Uncertainties amidst the Omnibus proposal and Implementation Challenges’.
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