Environmental
Spain - New Sustainable Mobility Law: this is the regulatory framework for an orderly transition to a new transport system
The law sets out the roadmap for decarbonizing transport in Spain, establishes a new framework for coordinated planning, strengthens the role of public transport, and promotes the modernization of the mobility system. Among its measures, it includes the obligation to approve a new concession map for road passenger transport and to implement sustainable mobility plans for commuting to work.Mexico: New Water Regulation prioritizes domestic and environmental use and imposes stricter sanctions
Mexico’s new water regulatory framework prioritizes the human right to water, sustainability, and water justice, focusing on domestic and environmental uses. It reinforces state control over water resources, prohibits their commercialization, and increases sanctions — including the creation of water-related criminal offenses.Green light for the Sustainable Mobility Bill, which mandates the implementation of sustainable mobility plans and sets the roadmap towards decarbonizing transport in Spain
The purpose of the text, which must now continue its parliamentary process, is to recognize the right to safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility and to modernize its planning, financing, and governance.Spain: The High Court of Justice of Galicia strengthens the protection of fundamental rights against environmental degradation
The High Court of Justice of Galicia orders the Xunta and the Hydrographic Confederation of the Miño-Sil to adopt urgent measures against the pollution of the As Conchas reservoir.Mexico: Government Drives Energy Transition with New Biofuels Law Based on Circular Economy and Clean Energy
The new Biofuels Law in Mexico, approved on March 18, 2025, establishes a specific regulatory framework to promote the production, use, and commercialization of biofuels. The law focuses on harnessing organic waste and biomass from marginal lands, fostering a circular economy and advancing the energy transition, assigning responsibilities to authorities such as SENER, SEMARNAT, and SADER.Environmental Taxes in Mexico: Obligations, Risks, and Strategies for Companies
Environmental taxes are state-level levies aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of several industrial activities, such as raw material extraction, pollutant emissions, and waste management. Given their regulatory complexity and diversity across the states, companies must implement proper diagnostics, compliance plans, and legal defense strategies to avoid financial, operational, and reputational risks.Mexico Commits to a New Energy Planning Model with a Social and Climate Focus
With the publication of the Energy Planning and Transition Law (LPTE), Mexico is redefining its energy policy by setting a binding legal framework that prioritizes the use of clean energy, social inclusion, and sector modernization. This law not only replaces its predecessor but also expands its scope by integrating mandatory planning instruments, incorporating energy justice criteria, and consolidating a new approach to Clean Energy Certificates (CELs).The government passes the royal decree governing the new carbon footprint register and imposes obligations on businesses and public authorities
The new legislation strengthens the role of the national register as an instrument for reducing emissions, requires large enterprises and public agencies to calculate their carbon footprint and publish reduction plans, and promotes CO₂ absorption projects with environmental and social benefits.