Environmental Law Blog
Current affairs in the spotlight at IIDMA

Legal solutions to address climate change adaptation in Spain: Reflections from the first national event of the DACE Project organized by IIDMA
Last 28 June the International Institute for Law and Environment (IIDMA) hold the first Spanish event entitled “Adaptation to Climate Change in Spain: Legal Solutions”.

Analysis of the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Spain’s First Climate Litigation Case
The plaintiffs’ claims are based on science, but the Supreme Court states that, according to our Constitution, it only has the power to assess whether the plan under discussion complies with the Law.

The insurance industry in the energy transition
Insurance companies must establish clear and determined insurance policies that take into consideration the protection of the climate system and the environment.

Environmental information, the significant absentee in non-financial information statements. Much ado about nothing.
According to Law 11/2018, large companies are required to prepare a non-financial information statement (NFIS) that includes, among other things, the impacts of their activities on the environment. However, the majority of NFIS from financial institutions, such as banks and insurers, lack the required environmental information.

H2Med Project: The New MidCat of Green Hydrogen
The green hydrogen fever is sweeping across Europe, and Spain aims to take on the European leadership in its production. However, expanding its widespread use cannot be pursued without a thoughtful reflection on the context we find ourselves in.

Offshore wind energy: a learning opportunity for Spain
After years of anticipation, the construction of wind farms along our coastline has begun to be considered. However, existing regulatory and administrative barriers, such as the final approval of the Maritime Spatial Management Plans (POEM), need to be addressed.