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Port Antwerp-Bruges: Rob Smeets appointed CEO for a six-year term

Rob Smeets is appointed CEO of Port Antwerp-Bruges by the board of directors, for a six-year term, announced the port Authority on 05/06/2026. He succeeds Jacques Vandermeiren, who announced on 14/04/2026 that he would be stepping down as CEO. Rob Smeets had taken over the interim since…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Service providers, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 443620
• Published on 05/06/26 at 16:00
©  UNEP
"Waste management alone cannot solve the plastic pollution crisis" (Inger Andersen, UNEP)

"Waste management alone cannot solve the plastic pollution crisis. Most plastics are not designed for recycling, and existing systems are already overwhelmed by volumes that continue to grow unchecked. Prevention, reuse, redesign and circular business models must become priorities, but mobilising…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Circularity, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 443631
• Published on 05/06/26 at 15:53
©  D.R.
LIFE Awards: the winning 2026 projects contributing to environmental and climate action across EU

The winning projects for the LIFE Awards 2026, which recognise excellence in nature conservation, environmental sustainability and climate resilience, were revealed on 03/06/2026, as part of the EU Green Week. Each year, nine finalist projects are selected as some of the most creative and…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 443607
• Published on 05/06/26 at 14:00
©  Union européenne, 2025
Environment, energy and climate: 13 Member States face infringement procedures from the Commission

13 Members States face infringement procedures regarding environmental, energy and climate matters from the European Commission, according to its June infringements package, issued on 04/06/2026. A letter of formal notice was send by the Commission to Spain to comply with the ruling of the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Justice, …
• Article # 443464
• Published on 05/06/26 at 13:00
©  Seb Lascoux
Think 2026: "Financing France's transitions: A huge challenge, not an impossible one" (M. Douillet, I4CE)

"The energy transition represents a huge investment challenge that is not impossible", said Maia Douillet, a researcher at the Institut de l'économie pour le climat (I4CE, a French climate research institute), during the duet entitled "La transition énergétique, un mur d'investissement …
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Academic, Financing & funding
• Article # 443589
• Published on 05/06/26 at 10:33
©  European Commission
Restoring biodiversity: "Laws and targets are not enough ; EU must focus on implementation" (J. Roswall)

"Overall, the EU has significantly strengthened biodiversity policy and legal frameworks since 2020, but laws and targets are not enough. The next phase now must focus on implementation", said Jessika Roswall, Commissionner for Environment, Water Resilience and a competitive circular economy…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 443512
• Published on 04/06/26 at 17:58
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Southern Mediterranean: EU presents new €80M fund for sustainable jobs and social impact

The European Commission, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and KfW Development Bank launch the Social Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) of €80M, a" flagship initiative of the Pact for the Mediterranean, to boost sustainable jobs and social impact", they announce on…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, European bodies, Bioeconomy, …
• Article # 443352
• Published on 04/06/26 at 17:00
FR / Cadmium: adoption of the bill by the MPs, excluding the flexibility sought by the Government

The bill aimed at reducing the health risks associated with cadmium contamination in foodstuffs was adopted by the French Assemblée nationale during a public session on 03/06/2026, by 144 votes in favour, 22 against and 4 abstentions. Consisting of a single article, the bill tabled by MP Benoît…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 443466
• Published on 04/06/26 at 15:00
©  Bartosch Salmanski
Solar: "Our growth phases are linked to regulatory support" (Lucas Weiss, Voltec Solar)

"Innovation is essential, but every phase of Voltec Solar's growth has been linked to regulatory support. Our production capacity has grown from 25 MW in 2009 to 500 MW today, a 20-fold increase. Each doubling or tripling has been associated with a support scheme. The latest lever we have put in…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Producers, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 443457
• Published on 04/06/26 at 14:30
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EU Green Week: over 90% of all Europeans view protecting biodiversity and nature as essential (barometer)

"Over 90% of all Europeans view protecting biodiversity and nature as essential for health, food security, clean water, climate resilience, as well as for long-term economic prosperity", according to the special eurobarometer survey on biodiversity, released at the launching of the EU Green Week…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Conservation and preservation, Biodiversity
• Article # 443363
• Published on 04/06/26 at 11:42