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Agenda: events not to be missed between 6 and 10/07/2026

Envi Committee vote on extending the CBAM, the “Adaptation & Nature” Forum, a meeting with stakeholders in the electrification sector, the World Biogas Summit 2026… Find all the must-see events and meetings taking place between 6 and 10 July 2026, as highlighted by News Tank Transitions.

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, International bodies, National bodies, …
• Article # 447294
• Published on 06/07/26 at 14:13

FR / Ministry of Transport: J. Hamann, Diplomatic Adviser on maritime & inland waterway transport & ports

Joël Hamann has been appointed diplomatic adviser for maritime and inland waterway transport and ports in the office of Philippe Tabarot, Minister for Transport, with effect from 11 May 2026, by a decree published in the Official Journal on 4 July. Having served as a diplomatic adviser to…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Sea / ports / inland navigation, …
• Article # 447275
• Published on 06/07/26 at 13:00

Critical Chemicals Alliance: "Dominated by chemicals industry interests from the outset" (NGOs report)

"Since the Critical Chemicals Alliance’s launch, it has been clear that the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) is in the driving seat of this initiative, with the Commission’s industry department, DG GROW, unconcerned by the risk of the process being unduly influenced by corporate…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, European bodies, …
• Article # 447234
• Published on 06/07/26 at 12:15

Native hydrogen: ‘The true cost of production remains to be determined’ (OPECST)

“The actual cost of producing natural hydrogen remains to be determined, as it has never yet been produced or marketed on a large scale. Many factors can influence production costs”, according to the scientific report “Native Hydrogen”, published by the French Parliamentary Office for the…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Academic, Decarbonisation , Research & innovation, …
• Article # 447158
• Published on 03/07/26 at 17:00

QBE Buyers' Club: Eight UK insurers and law firms launch first supply-chain Nature restoration consortium

Insurer QBE and seven partners from its claims supply chain launched the QBE Buyers Club on 30/06/2026, a nature restoration consortium committed to fund rewilding on a dedicated plot of Lincolnshire wildland for the next 50 years. The group brings together QBE with law firms Clyde & Co, DWF…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 447127
• Published on 03/07/26 at 15:50

Corporate sustainability reporting: adoption of revised standards, adding "new flexibilities" (Omnibus I)

The European Commission has adopted revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and a voluntary reporting standard for smaller companies, announced the institution on 03/07/2026. Those standards, covering environment, social and governance issues, including climate change…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, ESG & CSR, …
• Article # 447101
• Published on 03/07/26 at 15:41

Floating wind power: strategic partnership between Qair and the Chinese manufacturer Wison New Energies

French developer Qair International and Wison New Energies have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at jointly developing floating offshore wind projects in Europe, the Chinese company announced on 30/06/2026. The agreement aims to combine Qair’s expertise in renewable energy project…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Producers, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 447111
• Published on 03/07/26 at 13:33

Hazardous chemical substances: a revised rolling list of the Commission's restrictions roadmap (REACH)

A revised rolling list of the European Commission Restrictions roadmap, providing an updated overview of ongoing and planned restrictions on hazardous substances under the REACH Regulation, is presented by the institution on 02/06/2026. This revision introduces "a clearer structure, shows…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 447011
• Published on 03/07/26 at 12:00

ENVI Committee: adoption of the draft opinion on the 2028-2034 MFF budget expenditure tracking framework

The draft opinion regarding the proposed EU budget tracking and performance framework for the 2028-2034 MFF is adopted by 57 votes in favour, 14 against and 1 absentions by the ENVI Committee, during an ordinary meeting on 02/07/2026. "The Commission proposal, part of the future MFF…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding
• Article # 446992
• Published on 03/07/26 at 11:14

EU ETS: €2.5 Bn disbursed to modernise clean energy in 11 member states through the Modernisation Fund

On 2 July 2026, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a €2.5 billion disbursement from the EU's Modernisation Fund, financing 51 clean energy projects across 11 EU member states. The money, raised from EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues, will help…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, European bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 447016
• Published on 02/07/26 at 18:30