States celebrate law that relaxes environmental licensing but fear judicialization
Authorities welcome the new environmental licensing law in Brazil but express concerns over potential judicial challenges.
Court orders new halt on landfill construction in AM due to signs of irregularity
The Amazonas Court of Justice has ordered a new halt on the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to suspected irregularities in the environmental licensing process.
Court suspends the construction of a landfill in Iranduba in the interior of Amazonas
The Amazonas Court has halted the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to irregularities found in the environmental licensing process.
MPF points out omissions and recommends suspension of oil licensing in the Foz do Amazonas
The Federal Public Ministry recommended suspending environmental licensing phases for oil exploration by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas.
MPF recommends that Petrobras and Ibama suspend licensing and analyze impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon Delta
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.
Furniture company owner fined R$ 2 thousand for lack of license for native wood in the interior of SP
A furniture company owner in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was fined R$ 2,050.68 for keeping native wood without proper licensing.
Resort linked to Ratinho received approval from state agency for construction in preservation area in Paraná
The Tayayá Porto Rico Residence & Resort in São Pedro do Paraná gained environmental licensing approval for its construction, despite being partially located in a permanent preservation area.
The search for new oil reserves in Brazil falters and completes a decade of stagnation
Brazil has reached the end of 2025 confirming a decade of stagnation in the search for new oil exploration frontiers due to declining international prices and environmental licensing challenges.
Ecuador grants environmental license to the La Plata mining project for its exploitation
The La Plata mining project in the Cotopaxi province has received environmental approval for its exploitation and mineral processing phases from Ecuador's Ministry of Energy and the Environment.
Defender asks to suspend hearing about landfill in Acará, PA, due to safety risk
The Public Defender's Office of Pará has requested the immediate suspension of a public hearing scheduled for February 20 regarding the environmental licensing of a Solid Waste Treatment Center in Acará, northeastern Pará, due to safety concerns.
Carnival in Natal: Learn how to request a license for parties, previews, and blocks
The Environmental and Urban Planning Department of Natal has issued a warning regarding the deadlines for requesting permits to hold carnival festivities in the city.
Federal Justice releases works in Jericoacoara National Park
The Regional Federal Court of the 5th Region has authorized the continuation of concession works in Jericoacoara National Park, despite objections from the local municipality regarding environmental licensing.
Sklavenitis: New large-scale investment in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki
Sklavenitis is expanding its network of large stores with a new large-scale supermarket project in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, starting the environmental licensing process.
Sklavenitis: New large-scale investment in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki
The Sklavenitis group is expanding its network of large stores with a new large-scale supermarket construction in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, having initiated the environmental licensing process.
Latsis Group: This is the new project of 219 apartments of Aura Residential in Elliniko
The Latsis Group has officially launched a new residential project consisting of 219 apartments in Elliniko, which has recently advanced through environmental licensing processes.