On 4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted two complementary policy initiatives: the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Ports Strategy. Together, the initiatives set out the EU’s policy roadmap for strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of Europe’s maritime ecosystem, covering shipbuilding, shipping, port infrastructure, and maritime technologies. […]

Uprooted from Hasdeo: Displacement, Broken Promises, and the Cost of the Adani Coal Mine in Central India Country India agnes Wed, 03/11/2026 – 09:20 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Akash Poyam  (Gond/Koitur, CS Fellow) “Kete ujad gaye, suna padgaye…parsa kete ma khulish khadan, paar parosi man […]

IN BRIEF The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026–2027 (the 2026–2027 Priorities). While many of the ACCC’s 2026–2027 Priorities have been retained from last year (including the focus on unfair contract terms, environmental claims and sustainability, and competition and pricing practices […]

In Memoriam: Remembering 46 Indigenous Defenders Who Were Murdered in 2025 in Latin America Country Global jamie Tue, 03/10/2026 – 14:29 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Page Section ‘ + ‘‹’ + ‘›’ + ‘×’ + ‘ ‘ + ‘ ‘ + ‘ ‘ + ” + ‘ […]

IN A NUTSHELL 📚 Ways to promote sustainability through education: make Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and climate change education core to national curricula so that learning drives sustained shifts in knowledge, attitudes and policy‑oriented behavior. 🌱 Prioritize experiential learning and community engagement: hands‑on projects — from school gardens to […]

On 1 June 2026, Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025, Issuing the Civil Transactions Law (New Civil Code), will come into effect, replacing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (Old Civil Code). Under the Old Civil Code, muqawala contracts—which include construction contracts—were governed by the specific provisions of Articles […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), becoming one of the first law firms worldwide to achieve the internationally recognized standard for AI governance. The certification establishes a formal framework for the responsible development, deployment, and oversight of artificial […]