The state of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the European Union (EU) in the context of the EU framework governing business and human rights (B&HR) is worthy of consideration. This chapter follows the top-down approach: it explores the relevant EU legal and policy...

The climate change problem forces the government to implement a policy protecting its society and economy against the possible damage that might be caused by changing weather conditions. At the same time, it can be questioned to what extent citizens are able to (and should) take responsibility...

Whereas the European film industry would not survive without state support, the US industry is competitive on the free market. The question, however, whether the European film industry should be allowed to continue its state intervention requires demonstrating that this is necessary due to a...

Currently, energy consumption has increased exponentially. Using fossil fuels to produce energy generates high shares of carbon dioxide emissions and greenhouse gases. Moreover, financial authorities at the global and European levels have recognized that climate change poses new risks for...

There is a palpable tension between the planning and implementation of climate targets, for instance as regards renewable energy resources - among which wind power plays a significant role. This tension comes to the fore when assessing the effectiveness of spatial planning approaches to the...