RIELA (the Inter-American Network of Specialists in Environmental Legislation) is a network of independent law firms providing for the exchange of professional information about the local and regional practice and development of environmental law in the Americas, facilitating and disseminating communications among its members and improving the members' abilities to serve the needs of their respective clients. Gowling WLG is a member of RIELA and Jennifer Danahy of the Gowling WLG Environmental Law group is on the Executive Committee of RIELA.

This article provides a brief summary of recent developments in the enforcement of environmental laws and policies in the Americas in consideration of the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and is republished with permission from RIELA.


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About RIELA:

RIELA (the Inter-American Network of Specialists in Environmental Legislation) is a network of independent law firms providing for the exchange of professional information about the local and regional practice and development of environmental law in the Americas, facilitating and disseminating communications among its members and improving the members' abilities to serve the needs of their respective clients.

The members of RIELA maintain complete autonomy; render professional services to their respective clients on an individual and separate basis; are not in any way restricted from handling or accepting cases from non-RIELA members or from joining other professional organizations; and are not affiliated for the joint practice of law.

About this Publication:

The purpose of this publication is to provide a brief summary of recent developments in the enforcement of environmental laws and policies in the Americas in consideration of the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

This publication is made available by RIELA for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The transmission and receipt of information contained in this publication do not form or constitute an attorney-client relationship. Contact information to the lawyers of the RIELA-member firms are available at the end of this publication.

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