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IMO/Net-Zero Framework: "A matter of the highest political importance" (DG MOVE at the ENVI Committee)

"Last October, unfortunately, the International Maritime Organisation decided to adjourn the session, which is now set for this autumn, to vote on the Net-Zero Framework", says Fotini Ioannidou, Director at the DG MOVE in charge of maritime transport at the ENVI ordinary meeting in Brussels on…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, International bodies, …
• Article # 437942
• Published on 17/04/26 at 12:30
©  @Union européenne 2025
European Economic and Social Committee: "Bioeconomy is a way of transitioning away from fossil fuels"

"The bioeconomy is one way, albeit a modest one, of transitioning away from this fossil fuel-based economy", said Arnaud Schwartz, member of the Natural Resources Commission (NAT) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and author of one of the two opinions on the bioeconomy issued by…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, European bodies, …
• Article # 438218
• Published on 17/04/26 at 10:29
©  World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Poster / Illustrated by Luísa Lacerda
World Migratory Bird Day 2026: turning birdwatching into community science across the Globe

The World Migratory Bird Day 2026 will take place on 09/05 and 10/10/2026 and "will spotlight the important role of community science in the conservation of migratory birds", announced its founding partners on 14/04/2026. Among these partners, one can notably count the Convention on the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Research & innovation, Biodiversity
• Article # 437857
• Published on 17/04/26 at 10:00
©  Scott Rodgerson
United States: bill to regulate the development of data centres in the State of Maine

Introducing a temporary restriction until 01/11/2027 on large-capacity data centre projects is the aim of the legislative amendment presented to the Maine State Legislature, in the United States, News Tank learns on 16/04/2026. The text stipulates that any facility used primarily to process…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Infrastructures & Grids
• Article # 438166
• Published on 16/04/26 at 17:50
©  Veolia
"Environmental security has now turned into a critical need for businesses" (E. Brachlianoff, Veolia)

"In 2025, $152bn of data centre projects did not obtain permits in the United States, because the consumption of these infrastructures was jeopardising the water supply of inhabitants", says Estelle Brachnialoff, CEO of Veolia, in London, on 14/04/2026, during an "Innovation for Ecological…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Climate adaptation & resilience, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 438154
• Published on 16/04/26 at 17:45
©  D.R.
Chemicals: ENVI Committee voted in favour of the omnibus package and the strengthening of ECHA

"The report on the “Chemical Omnibus” was adopted in a joint meeting of the ENVI Committee and the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee with 114 votes in favour, 6 against and 7 abstention, on 15/04/2026. This omnibus package proposed by the Commission aims to "simplify provisions…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 437973
• Published on 16/04/26 at 17:00
ETS2: ENVI Committee voted in favor the amendment of the Market Stability Reserve, but introduced changes

The Commission’s proposal to amend the EU emissions trading system (ETS2) market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and other sectors to shield households, is adopted the ENVI Committee, by 58 votes in favor, 9 against and 9 abstentions, during an ordinary meeting on 15/04/2026…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 438050
• Published on 16/04/26 at 15:30
Waga Energy: sales of €59.6m by 2025 (+7%) and positive EBITDA of €1.2m

On 15/04/2026, the French group specialising in the production of biomethane from landfill gas announced that Waga Energy would generate sales of €59.6 million by 2025. This figure is 7% higher than in 2024 (€55.7m), thanks to revenues generated by biomethane production (€52.8m), up 23% (€42.8m…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Financing & funding, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 438039
• Published on 16/04/26 at 12:30
©  Port Antwerp-Bruges
Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO ; Rob Smeets takes over the interim

Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a position he has held since 2017, announced the port authority on 15/04/2026. "The search for new CEO starts immediately - COO Rob Smeets takes over the interim". "Behind the scenes, discussions about a change in…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Skills & Employment, Sea / ports / inland navigation, …
• Article # 437938
• Published on 16/04/26 at 11:31
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FR / Cabinet of Michel Fournier (Rurality) : Sofian Bouchfira, Ecological and Energy Transition Adviser

Sofian Bouchfira has been appointed adviser in charge of the ecological transition, the energy transition and the resilience of territories in the cabinet of Michel Fournier, French Minister Delegate attached to the Minister for Spatial Planning and Decentralisation, with responsibility for Rural…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 438031
• Published on 16/04/26 at 10:00