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Bioeconomy/Circularity: CBE JU's 2026 call draws 272 project proposals, far outstripping available budget

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has closed its 2026 call for proposals with strong participation. A total of 272 project proposals were submitted by the 22 September deadline, requesting a combined €1.65 billion in funding, according to a CBE JU announcement on 23…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Bioeconomy, Circularity, …
• Article # 454907
• Published on 25/09/26 at 17:00

HEAT IF 26: €1 billion European auction, open to nuclear power for the first time

The European Commission published the final terms and conditions for its second Europe-wide auction dedicated to the decarbonisation of heat in industrial processes (Innovation Fund 26 Heat auction) on 24 September 2026. The auction, with a budget of €1 billion, is expected to open in early…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies
• Article # 454912
• Published on 25/09/26 at 16:33

Sea-level rise: UN approved a draft declaration that “must be now translated into actions” (A. Guterres)

"I commend Member States for negotiating a comprehensive UN declaration on sea-level rise. This milestone must now be translated into actions", said António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, on 24 September 2026, as an opening remarks during a dedicated High-level meeting. The text, which still…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 454830
• Published on 25/09/26 at 15:00

Germany: presentation of the national roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels by 2045

Germany has become the third country, after France and the Netherlands, to present a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels, a goal it aims to achieve by 2045, according to a statement from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment on 23/09/2026. “We hope to set an example on the…

Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 454847
• Published on 25/09/26 at 11:32

PFAS: Dutch water suppliers face scrutiny as a third of tap water exceeds health guideline

Greenpeace Nederland published a nationwide analysis on 22 September 2026 showing that tap water for over a third of the Dutch population contains PFAS levels above the health advisory guideline set by RIVM, the national institute for public health and the environment. The analysis covers 183…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, National bodies, Public health & nutrition, …
• Article # 454779
• Published on 25/09/26 at 10:30

WWF: 91% of business leaders believe green transition strengthens EU's long-term competitiveness (report)

Nine in ten business leaders (91%) believe the transition to a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable economy strengthens long-term business competitiveness, according to a new GlobeScan survey commissioned by WWF and released on 24 September 2026. Titled “Beyond uncertainty”, the survey…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 454740
• Published on 24/09/26 at 17:34

EV batteries supply chain: "made in Europe" requirements of the IAA too ambitious (ACEA report)

A new study led by Mobility Global, commissioned by ACEA, assesses the preparedness of Europe’s battery supply chain to meet the localisation requirements envisaged under the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is published on 24/09. Under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, battery…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Policies & Regulation, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 454748
• Published on 24/09/26 at 16:30

Ocean observation: EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance, pledging “at least €211M”

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high‑level pledging event in New York on 23 September 2026. In addition to the EU, 30 countries have joined the…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 454699
• Published on 24/09/26 at 16:00

UN Climate Summit: A. Guterres calls on countries to "develop a credible roadmap to transition away"

“I call on every country to develop a credible roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels, with clear timelines. The G20, responsible for 80% of global emissions, must lead the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities that must apply”, said António Guterres, Secretary-General of…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 454671
• Published on 24/09/26 at 14:00

SBP: Andrew Georgiou appointed as Director of Communications and External Affairs

Andrew Georgiou has been appointed as Director of Communications and External Affairs of the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), the organisation announced on 23 September 2026. In this new role, he will head SBP's communications, stakeholder engagement and external relations work, helping…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Skills & Employment, Climate / carbon
• Article # 454707
• Published on 24/09/26 at 13:00