The Environment Consultant

A blog for those seeking insights, resources, and advice to build their career in environment consultancy.

Policy and Regulations

EU’s Nature Restauration Law

After years of negotiation and mounting ecological urgency, the European Union has adopted the Nature Restoration Law in August 2024, marking a historic step forward in Europe’s environmental policy landscape.…
Finance for Nature

Nature plays a crucial role in supporting humanity and its economic activities. We rely on biodiversity, which includes bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals, for essential raw materials and food production.…
Environmental Regulatory Framework: Annex I – EU EIA Directive

Annex I projects under the EU EIA Directive are subject to a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) because they are considered to have a significant impact on the environment by…
Environmental Regulatory Framework: EU EIA Directive

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive is a cornerstone of the European Union’s environmental policy. It aims to ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into decision-making for projects that are…
The European Green Deal

The European Green Deal, launched by the European Commission in December 2019, is a sweeping policy initiative that aims to transform the European Union (EU) into the first climate-neutral continent…