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FR / SNBC 3: publication of the opinion and recommendations of the French public Environmental Authority

"The SNBC takes on board the objectives of higher-level international, European and national texts. It breaks new ground in terms of carbon footprint. On the other hand, the rates of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions observed to date in each sector and according to the main guidelines are well…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Decarbonisation , Climate / carbon
• Article # 436250
• Published on 31/03/26 at 18:06

European Ocean Board: inaugural meeting of the Expert Group, chaired by Commissioner Costas Kadis

The European Ocean Board, the newly established high-level expert group to support the implementation of the European Ocean Pact, holds its inaugural meeting on 31/03/2026 in Brussels Chaired by Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, the Board brings together 28 leading experts…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Producers, …
• Article # 436180
• Published on 31/03/26 at 17:00

Climate action: France supports the IPCC "in the face of attempts to slow down the timetable".

"Science is at the heart of climate multilateralism and cannot be negotiated. [...] France expresses its deep concern at attempts to slow down and arbitrarily shift the timetable for publication of the reports of the seventh assessment cycle of the IPCC", stated the French Government on…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 436192
• Published on 31/03/26 at 16:36

Climate transition: trainings needed for 150 000 to 500 000 people per year in the EU (DG Clima)

"The annual number of people who need to be trained for the climate transition alone ranges between 150 000 and 500 000 for the whole EU - less than one percent of the working-age population -, which results in annual costs between €350 million and €1.4 billion in the period from 2025 to 2050"…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): European bodies, Academic, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 436130
• Published on 31/03/26 at 16:00

The NGO Générations futures obtains the cancellation of authorisation for a glyphosate-based weedkiller

In a decision dated 20/03/2026, the Versailles Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the NGO Générations Futures, which was seeking the cancellation of the marketing authorisation for Nufarm's Kyléo, a glyphosate-based herbicide. According to François Villerette, spokesman for the NGO, "the…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Justice, Biodiversity
• Article # 436181
• Published on 31/03/26 at 14:30

BioCO2: "Clarifying the regulatory framework on negative emissions is key" (K. Rahmani, Club CO2)

"Clarifying the regulatory framework for negative emissions is key. We need to enable the industry to use biogenic CO2. It is also important to define this CO2, with a framework for its use, and with a traceability system that would enable fossil CO2 infrastructures to be used, similar to the…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, Carbon capture & mitigation, …
• Article # 436160
• Published on 31/03/26 at 13:30

European Commission: adoption of a new guidance to help Member States adapt the Natura 2000 network

A new guidance to help Member States adapt the Natura 2000 network of protected natural sites to the growing pressures of climate change was adopted by the European Commission on 25/03/2026. The document is not legally binding and does not create new obligations. However, it provides Member…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 436087
• Published on 31/03/26 at 11:30

WTW: Jean-François Marchi appointed Director of Natural Resources

Jean-François Marchi has been appointed to the newly created position of Natural Resources Director for the French market at WTW, one of the world's leading consultancy, brokerage and software solutions companies. The Natural Resources sector includes energy infrastructure, the mining and…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, Financing & funding, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 436134
• Published on 31/03/26 at 10:58

"Many clean energy technologies require more support to reach deployment levels required" (JRC)

"Four out of 15 clean energy technologies needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C by the end of the century are already more cost-efficient than their fossil fuel-based alternatives", according to the Joint Research Centre's Global Energy and Climate Outlook 2025, published on 27/03/2026, "based…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Academic, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 436004
• Published on 30/03/26 at 18:00

Wildlife conservation/COP15 : Governments agreed on new or enhanced treaty protections for 40 species

"Governments agreed on expanded conservation efforts, including new or enhanced treaty protections for 40 species and populations of birds, aquatic wildlife, and terrestrial animals", during the conclusion of COP15, dedicated to the conservation on migratory species (CMS), on…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity
• Article # 435979
• Published on 30/03/26 at 16:58