Exclusive material | General Environmental Licensing Law

Sion Advogados has prepared exclusive material on the recently enacted General Environmental Licensing Law. The document provides a comparative analysis of the approved text, the 63 presidential vetoes that changed key points of the law, and Bill No. 3834/2025, submitted urgently by the Federal Government to fill the gaps. As the vetoes and bill are […]

Series | General Environmental Licensing Law #2

  Continuing our series on the General Law of Environmental Licensing, we present our second publication. This edition analyzes the general aspects of the law, explaining its applicability and the concepts it introduces. See the full content in the carousel!  

Series | General Environmental Licensing Law #1

  On August 8, Law No. 15.190/2025 was enacted, establishing general rules for environmental licensing in Brazil. The law introduces significant changes and is expected to significantly impact the application of the instrument throughout the country. To clarify the main points, Sion Advogados has prepared a special series of seven publications, covering everything from general […]

Workshop Equatorial Energia | Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental

  A aprovação da Lei nº 15.190/2025, que institui a Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental, trouxe mudanças relevantes para a área ambiental. Contudo, também em razão dos vetos da Presidência da República e do envio ao Congresso Nacional da Medida Provisória nº 1.308/2025 e do Projeto de Lei nº 3.834/2025, ainda persistem muitas dúvidas e […]

Normas de Saúde e Segurança do Trabalhomento Ambiental

  A Portaria MTE nº 1.419/2024, em vigor desde maio de 2025, atualiza regras importantes sobre gestão de saúde e segurança ocupacional. As mudanças exigem que empresas públicas e privadas revisem seus programas, capacitem as equipes e reforcem a prevenção de riscos. Na publicação desta semana, explicamos o que mudou, como se adequar e quais […]

Public Hearing in Environmental Licensing

  Do you know what is the role of the public hearing in environmental licensing? This instrument is essential to ensure transparency and society’s participation in projects that impact the environment. ➡️ Swipe to the side and understand how this important mechanism of dialogue between the government, society, and entrepreneurs works.  

Protected Areas and Environmental Licensing

  If the implementation or operation of an enterprise affects a Conservation Unit, the managing body will be called upon to participate in the environmental licensing process. Slide the carousel and understand in what ways this participation can occur.

General Environmental Licensing Law approved in the Chamber of Deputies

In the early hours of today, July 17, the Chamber of Deputies approved Bill No. 2.159/2021, which establishes national guidelines for environmental licensing in Brazil. After more than 20 years of processing, the bill, which had already been approved by the Senate, now awaits presidential signature. ➡️ Swipe the carousel to learn more about the […]