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France: greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026

Greenhouse gas emissions in France fell by 4.8 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2025, according to the French public statistics office Citepa in its quarterly report published on 8 July 2026. Greenhouse gas emissions are estimated at 98.5 Mt CO₂e for the first…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Academic, …
• Article # 447655
• Published on 08/07/26 at 14:35
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EU: European Commission adopts its Protein plan

The Action Plan for the Resilience, Strategic Autonomy and Sustainability of the European Protein System was adopted by the European Commission on 7 July 2026. Its aim is to increase the share of protein derived from oilseeds and protein crops produced in the EU and used for animal feed within the…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 447653
• Published on 08/07/26 at 14:00
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Joint Research Centre (JRC): Maive Rute appointed Deputy Director-General

Maive Rute has been appointed as Deputy Director-General of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission announced on 07/07/2026. At this position, she will oversee the institution's scientific and knowledge-service work in support of EU policymaking. On 01/09/2026, she will leave…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Research & innovation, Skills & Employment
• Article # 447604
• Published on 08/07/26 at 11:10
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INRAE: Isabelle Caillard, Director of Higher Education, Sites and European Affairs

Isabelle Caillard has been appointed Director of Higher Education, Campuses and European Affairs at INRAE for a four-year term starting on 1 July 2026, the French public National Institute for Agricultural Research, Food and the Environment has announced on the same day. “Isabelle Caillard has…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Academic, National bodies, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 447564
• Published on 08/07/26 at 10:31
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SDGs: MEPs adopted their report forming the basis of the Parliament's position ahead of the UN Summit

The European Parliament adopted a report that will form the basis of its position for the UN High-Level Political Forum, by 374 votes in favour, 185 against, and 74 abstentions, during a plenary session on 07/07/2026, in Strasbourg. This position will be defended by a joint delegation of MEPs…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 447517
• Published on 07/07/26 at 18:00
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ENVI Committee voted in favour of the agreement reached on the MSR and discussed the invalidation clause

The ENVI Committee voted in favour of a draft report on the provisional agreement reached on the targeted amendment of the market stability reserve (MSR2) for the new EU emission trading system for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors (EU ETS2), by 60 to 16, and 6 abstentions, on…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 447447
• Published on 07/07/26 at 17:00
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'A temperature rise of +4°C by 2100 means we have to revise all road standards' (Université G. Eiffel)

“In the laboratory, we carry out rutting tests at 60 °C. This temperature of 60 °C corresponds to the temperature within the asphalt, in either the surface course or the base course. However, projections for France indicate a rise of +4 °C by 2100. We must therefore either revise the existing…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Academic, Research & innovation, Infrastructures & Grids
• Article # 447500
• Published on 07/07/26 at 15:33
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ENVI Committee: MEPs back CBAM extension and adopt position on the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

The European Parliament's Environment (ENVI) Committee has endorsed the Commission's proposal to extend the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to cover downstream goods and establish a fund to support industry's low-carbon transition. The committee adopted its position on July 6 by 56…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 447336
• Published on 07/07/26 at 15:00
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"Europe can significantly scale up offshore wind without squeezing out other sea users" (WWF)

Europe can significantly scale up offshore wind without squeezing out other sea users. The space needed for the EU to meet offshore wind targets is minimal, occupying just 0.19% of EU seas by 2030, rising to only 0.58% by 2040. This leaves the vast majority of seas available for marine…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, Service providers, …
• Article # 447296
• Published on 07/07/26 at 12:00
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SAI Platform: Sophie Godier (Soufflet Malt), member of the board of directors

Sophie Godier, Head of Sustainable Development at Soufflet Malt, has been appointed to the board of directors of the SAI Platform (Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform), the malting company announced on 1 July 2026. The SAI Platform brings together organisations from across the agri-food…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Producers, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 447406
• Published on 07/07/26 at 10:08