The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a carbon-pricing system for imports into the European Union. The relationship between the CBAM and the European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) would be
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Dr. Martin Hamer
Martin Hamer is a Partner in the Environmental Group in Germany. He focuses on environmental matters including soil and groundwater contamination, environmental permits, nature protection, waste management, mining and climate protection. Martin represents clients in complex permit procedures vis-à-vis public authorities, environmental liability litigation and public law contract negotiations. In addition, he advises on environmental and other regulatory matters in corporate and real estate transactions. Amongst his clients are manufacturers, real estate companies, private equity funds, energy suppliers and business associations.
Martin also specialises in public planning and building law matters. He represents investors, project developers and housing companies in planning and building permit procedures vis-à-vis municipalities and authorities. He regularly lectures on public planning and building law at the EBS University for Economics and Law in Wiesbaden.
EU Proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The European Union is considering implementation of a new carbon policy, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), that could profoundly impact the global import/export market. The CBAM, a carbon-pricing system…
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Major Developments in EU and German Climate Change Legislation
April 2021 saw two major developments in climate change legislation in the EU and in Germany. These developments confirm that the goal of fulfilling the Paris Agreement and achieving climate…
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European Parliament Adopts Criteria for Sustainable Investments
The European Parliament has adopted (as of 18 June 2020) new legislation on sustainable investments.
The new law was published in the Official Journal of the European Union last…
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