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FR / 2027 Presidential Election: ‘We will launch the 100-day ecological revolution’ (Raphaël Glucksmann)

Raphaël Glucksmann, a candidate in the Socialist Party’s primary for the 2027 French presidential election, has positioned ecological transformation as the cornerstone of his campaign. Speaking in Andilly-les-Marais (Charente-Mariitime) on August 25, 2026, he outlined plans to launch a 100-day…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 451354
• Published on 26/08/26 at 12:00
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"U.S. Green Investment Could Drop by $700 Billion by 2035 Under Trump" (NRDC)

The energy policies implemented by the Trump administration could result in up to $700 billion (€600 billion) less being invested in the US electricity system by 2035, according to a study by the NGO Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC), published on 25 August 2026. The organisation has…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 451314
• Published on 26/08/26 at 09:00
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European Commission: launch of the 8th edition of the Natura 2000 Award

The European Commission has opened the eighth edition of the European Natura 2000 Award, which recognises achievements in the conservation and management of sites within the Natura 2000 network, the EU's system of protected land and marine areas. The Award focuses on initiatives that contribute…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 451268
• Published on 25/08/26 at 17:00
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FR / CGDD: Fabrice Cytermann reappointed as Deputy Director for Sustainable Public Policy

Fabrice Cytermann has been reappointed as Deputy Director for Sustainable Public Policy within the Green and Solidarity Economy Department at the CGDD (Commissariat Général au Développement Durable), part of the central administration of the ministries responsible for the Ecological Transition…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 451267
• Published on 25/08/26 at 16:00
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EU Commission: publication of a new guidance on CBAM to assist verifiers and accreditation bodies

The European Commission released a new guidance on CBAM verification and accreditation for verifiers and National Accreditation Bodies, on 24 August 2026. The guidance is meant to clarify the requirements of the CBAM Regulation in accessible language, especially for verifiers who plan to check…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 451249
• Published on 25/08/26 at 15:31
©  CCR
"VSME standards enable SMEs to produce consistent and integrated ESG reporting" (V. Quiniou, CCR)

On 20 July 2026, the CCR (Caisse Centrale de Réassurance) published its 2025 sustainability report, drawn up in accordance with the VSME standards - a version of the CSRD tailored to companies with fewer than 1,000 employees, which will come into force on 1 January 2027. “This is a voluntary…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, ESG & CSR, …
• Article # 451252
• Published on 25/08/26 at 15:00
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Copernicus: Global sea surface temperatures hit new daily high, surpassing 2024 record

The global average sea surface temperature reached its highest daily level on record on 22 August 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The reading of 21.1°C surpassed the previous record of 21.09°C, set in March 2024. C3S bases the measurement on its ERA5 reanalysis…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 451157
• Published on 25/08/26 at 11:12
©  Laurent Debrue
Verkor: Laurent Debrue to become CEO with effect from 1 September 2026

Laurent Debrue has been appointed CEO of the French battery manufacturer Verkor, he announced on 4 August 2026. He will take up his post on 1 September 2026. He will replace Benoit Lemaignan, co-founder and managing director since 2020, who will join the company’s supervisory board as…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Skills & Employment, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 451139
• Published on 24/08/26 at 17:00
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France 2030: Six new winners by the ‘Corimer Low-Carbon Vessel’ call for proposals, totalling €21.4 M

The six new winners of the second round of the “Corimer Low-Carbon Ships” call for proposals under France 2030 were announced by the Government on 24 August 2026. They will receive funding totalling €21.4 million. The aim of this call for proposals, launched in January 2025, is to support…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 451149
• Published on 24/08/26 at 16:38
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"Pests": the LPO has lodged a new appeal with the Council of State against the renewal of the list

The French NGO Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO) is preparing a new appeal to the Council of State against a decree renewing the list of "species likely to cause damage" (ESOD) for three years, the organisation announced on 21 August 2026. Indeed, according to the LPO, “despite…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Justice, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 451112
• Published on 24/08/26 at 16:00