The Judicial Studies Centre hosted, between 7 and 9 September 2026, a workshop on the environmental impact assessment requirements of the European Union. This event, titled "EU Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements," formed part of the project "Co-operation with national judges in the field of Environmental Law," promoted by the Academy of European Law and funded by the European Commission. The workshop had a duration of two and a half days.
During the event, participants deepened their knowledge on the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive. Experts led sessions that included detailed analyses of the relevant legal frameworks, procedures and jurisprudence.
Among the topics addressed, judicial control and access to justice provided for in these directives was highlighted. The interconnection of these directives with other European legal instruments in the context of the Union's substantive environmental law was also examined.
Special emphasis was given to preliminary ruling procedures, considering their importance in European environmental law. Through debates and practical case studies, participants developed tools for managing complex environmental assessment procedures, emphasizing the relevance of continuous training for the effective application of environmental legislation.
