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FR / Ministry for Ecological Transition: Yves-Marie Cann, Press and Communications Adviser

Yves-Marie Cann has been appointed press and communications Adviser in the office of Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition reporting to the Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate Negotiations, with effect from 06/05/2026, by an order dated…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Policies & Regulation
• Article # 441430
• Published on 19/05/26 at 10:31
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Climate disasters: Commission proposes €144M from the EUSF to help Spain, Romania and Cyprus to recover

The European Commission proposes €144M from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Spain, Romania and Cyprus in their recovery from devastating climate-related disasters in 2025, announced the institution on 18/05/2026. "When determining these amounts, the Commission took into consideration the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding, Climate / carbon, …
• Article # 441316
• Published on 19/05/26 at 09:45
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Agriculture: "Gains in productivity and improvements in GHG emissions" since 1990 (OECD report)

Agricultural production in OECD countries has risen by 33% since 1990, while agricultural land area has fallen by almost 11% and agricultural greenhouse gas emissions have remained relatively stable. These are the conclusions of a report ("Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Academic, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 441383
• Published on 18/05/26 at 18:30
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European Commission: a call to gather views on the potential for industrial biotech and biomanufacturing

The European Commission launched a call to gather views on the potential for industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU, announced the institution on 18/05/2026. Until 10/06, companies, professionals, experts, academics and citizens are invited to share the main challenges and…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Bioeconomy, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 441339
• Published on 18/05/26 at 17:00
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Natural disasters recognised in 213 communes in 46 French departments (Journal Officiel)

Natural disasters have been officially recognised in 213 communes in 46 départements of France, according to an order dated 11/05/2026 and published in the French Official Journal on 15/05. According to the data analysed by News Tank, the causes of the damages were as follows: • 105 cases of…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Ocean / Water, …
• Article # 441323
• Published on 18/05/26 at 15:00
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FR / Forestry: amendment to the decree on the interministerial delegate following its transfer to the MET

The decree establishing the interministerial delegate for forests, wood and its uses of 05/04/2024 is amended "to take account of the transfer of responsibility for forests from the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Food Sovereignty (Maasa) to the French Ministry of Ecological Transition…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Climate / carbon
• Article # 441313
• Published on 18/05/26 at 14:00
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Nordic Compass: a new industry alliance "to strengthen Nordic and European competitiveness"

Nordic companies, foundations and organisations announce the establishment of the Nordic Compass, a new pan-Nordic industry alliance, on 11/05/2026. "Through deeper collaboration, the ambition is to boost European processes and turn Nordic industrial strengths into measurable results", partners…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Manufacturers , Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 441290
• Published on 18/05/26 at 13:00
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FR/Ministry of Agriculture: Michel Lévêque Head of "Europe and International" Department from 01/06/2026

Michel Lévêque, a State administrator of transitional rank, is appointed head of the "Europe and International" department in the General Directorate for the Economic and Environmental Performance of Businesses of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Food Sovereignty, with effect from 01/06/2026…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Farming / food production
• Article # 441287
• Published on 18/05/26 at 12:00
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FR / Natural hydrogen: Mantle8 raises €31m to finance exploration and drilling

Mantle8 raises €31m to fund its natural hydrogen exploration and drilling campaign, the company announced on 13/05/2026. The funding has been raised from several investment funds: Sandwater, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the Ecotechnologies 2 fund managed on behalf of the French government by…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Financing & funding, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 441232
• Published on 18/05/26 at 09:30
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FR / PFAS: The UN expresses its "deepest concern about the harmful effects" in France's Chemical Valley

"We express our deepest concern about the adverse effects on human rights of the activities of Arkema France and Daikin Chemicals France on the populations concerned in the departments of Rhône, Loire and Isère", state the "allegation letter" of human rights violations from four UN Special…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, National bodies, Justice, …
• Article # 441080
• Published on 13/05/26 at 17:24