Southern Environmental Law Center
Budget
€25 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) was founded in 1986 as a nonprofit public-interest law firm and operates under the direction of an executive director, corporate officers, and a board of trustees. SELC uses the power of the law and policy to protect the environment in six Southeastern US states: Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Our attorneys work in all branches and at all levels of US and state government to defend healthy air and clean water; forests, coasts, and wetlands; our scenic countryside; and the special character of our communities. When international policies and practices threaten the natural environment of SELC’s 6-state, Southeastern US region, SELC is prepared to challenge those threats. Working with regional, national, and international partner organizations, SELC advocates for sound international policy that will protect the valuable resources of the Southeastern US.
EU Legislative Interests
The proposals/policies for 2026 are the same as in 2025: EU Renewable Energy Directive Amendments, EU Deforestation Regulation, and member states' bio-energy policies. The development of EU and member states' energy policy as it pertains to burning wood pellets to generate electricity and industrial heat, particularly as they relate to the import of wood pellets from the Southeastern U.S.
Communication Activities
Meeting with Juergen Mueller; Cabinet member of Karmenu Vella; 11/02/2015; Brussels, Belgium; re: Biomass sustainability Contributions to public consultation on the following; 1. E.U. 2030 Climate Target Plan 2. State aid for environmental protection and energy revised guidelines 3. E.U. renewable energy rules - review 4. Deforestation and forest degradation - stepping up E.U. action
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
none
Organisation Members
none
Additional Information
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Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.