Ben Standing shares his top 10 tips for local authorities to mitigate against claims arising as a result of climate change.

In this webinar Susan Sutherland and Cathryn Tracey provide an overview of the Parts of the Environment Act 2021, focussing on the provisions which impact the planning and compulsory purchase regime, particularly Biodiversity Net Gain and conservation covenants, and provide tips for issues to think about for projects which are being consented this year during the piecemeal introduction of all the provisions.

A recent judgment handed down by the Administrative Court in Wales has confirmed that cost protection under the Aarhus Convention did apply to a claim brought by an environmental activist against the Welsh Ministers. Alistair Taylor analyses the ruling.

Gordon Wignall and James Harrison look at the lessons to be learned from the Walleys Quarry litigation over the Environment Agency's regulation of a landfill site.

Michael Mousdale examines the measures in relation to waste enforcement and regulation set out in Part 3 of the Environment Act 2021 and assesses their impact on local authorities.

The Environment Act 2021, which received Royal Assent on 9 November 2021 following extensive debate in Parliament, introduces important requirements and changes for planners and developers, writes Ruth Keating.

Laura Hughes sets out the key points for local authorities following the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow.

COP26 has ended with an agreement, currently Decision -/CMA.3, which will more snappily be known as the Glasgow Climate Pact. Estelle Dehon, who attended the first week of COP26, considers what was achieved, what was not achieved and what happens next.

The Government has published its environmental strategy outlining bold plans to support the UK economy to transition to a green and sustainable future, just days before it hosts the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Jonathan Branton and Alexander Rose consider some of the main points within the Net Zero Strategy, including how it could help position the UK as a leading economy in the Green Industrial Revolution.

Deborah Evans, Dennis Hall and Helen McGrath discuss the Lord Chief Justice's comments on Serious Court Failings, the Environment Bill and climate change, the future of the planning system, the Public Accounts Committee Test and Trace 2 Inquiry, council's financial black holes, the Supreme Courts position not to interfere with political choices, the Health & Social Care Bill and the CSPL Annual Report.

James Fawcett considers what further developments we might see in response to shifting environmental challenges.

Martin Carter explains the Court of Appeal’s decision in R (Friends of the Earth Limited) v Secretary of State for Transport [2021] EWCA Civ 13, which provides useful clarification on whether the Aarhus costs caps in the CPR are inclusive or exclusive of VAT.

Stephen Tromans QC chairs a discussion of the key parts of the Environment Bill, looking particularly at developments over the Autumn and Winter.

Stephanie Wray, Alison Ogley and James Maurici QC consider the forthcoming changes in legislation and policy as the UK prepares to leave the EU on 31st December 2020.

Richard Barlow, Ben Standing, David Elvin QC and James Maurici QC consider the legal obligations and implications introduced by 'net zero' legislation. Also discussed: biodiversity net gain and dealing with air quality issues in planning.

Celina Colquhoun, Rachel Sullivan and Stephen Tromans QC provide a case law update on air quality, climate change and other recent environmental decisions.

Shivaji Shiva discusses the changes local authorities are making to their transport policies to encourage greener modes of transport in cities.

Ben Mills analyses an important ruling on the powers of local authorities to investigate environmental crime.

The Landmark Chambers team discuss current issues in environmental law, including a habitats update, and waste and air quality issues surrounding the Environmental Bill.

Philip Woolham looks at how pensions and investment can further the climate change agenda.

Kathryn Lawrance considers how local authorities can use their planning role to further the climate change agenda.

With many councils declaring a climate emergency, Victoria Barman examines the governance issues they face.

The Court of Appeal recently decided that the Communities Secretary was not obliged to call in a planning application for a development that might affect air quality. Simon Ricketts analyses the ruling.