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FR: The HCC "salutes the publication of the SNBC 3" and identifies levers to "guarantee its credibility".

"We welcome the publication of the final draft of SNBC 3 (Stratégie Nationale Bas Carbone 3), which requires rapid adoption. It is an important document for guaranteeing the continuity of France's climate action towards achieving carbon neutrality. Nevertheless, the draft takes up some of the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 433789
• Published on 12/03/26 at 10:09
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Decarbonisation: aid mainly benefits companies that are already committed (French Court of Auditors)

In its report "Les aides à la décarbonation de l'industrie du plan de relance et de France 2030" (Aid for the decarbonisation of industry under the recovery plan and France 2030), published on 10/03/2026, the Cour des Comptes (French State Audit Office) notes that manufacturing companies receiving…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding
• Article # 433711
• Published on 11/03/26 at 18:00
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"In Europe, scaling up to mass production is complicated" (Rémi Gruet, Ocean Energy Europe)

"In industrial terms, Europe has a clear technological advantage over other continents, thanks in particular to European research funding. More machines have been developed and their performance tested, and the most advanced producers are all European," Rémi Gruet, CEO of Ocean Energy Europe, told…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Trade unions & federations, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 433701
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:00
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ECHA: adoption of the Socio-Economic analysis committee draft opinion on PFAS restriction proposal

The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Socio-Economic analysis committee has adopted its draft opinion "to restrict the manufacture, placing on the market and the use of PFAS in the EU", on 11/03/2026. Its work is based on the proposal prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Ocean / Water, …
• Article # 433653
• Published on 11/03/26 at 16:31
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Office français de la biodiversité: Anne Frackowiak-Jacobs appointed to the Board of Directors

Anne Frackowiak-Jacobs, Prefect of Puy-de-Dôme, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Office Français de la Biodiversité as a representative of the State, by an order dated 09/03/2026. She replaces Chantal Mauchet, Prefect of Hérault. Anne Frackowiak-Jacobs has worked for the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Biodiversity
• Article # 433675
• Published on 11/03/26 at 14:30
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A 260 M€ Belgian State aid approved by the Commission for a carbon capture and storage project in Antwerp

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €260M Belgian measure in favour of Air Liquide Large Industry and BASF for a joint carbon capture and storage ('CCS') project, named Kairos@C, on 11/03/2026. This project will allow the beneficiaries to produce low-carbon…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Carbon capture & mitigation, …
• Article # 433657
• Published on 11/03/26 at 14:03
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FR / Ministry for Ecological Transition: Climate and decarbonisation advisor Loïc de Oliveira dismissed

Loïc de Oliveira, climate and decarbonation adviser in the cabinet of Monique Barbut, Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature, has been dismissed by order of 10/03/2026, published in the Journal officiel of 11/03. He will cease his…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Climate / carbon
• Article # 433674
• Published on 11/03/26 at 14:00
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Wave energy: Seaturns wins first pre-commercial project (2 MW) in Mauritius

Seaturns, the developer of a technology for producing electricity from wave energy, announced on 10/03/2026 that it had launched its first pre-commercial project in Mauritius. The Bordeaux-based company has won the "National Scheme for Emerging Project Concepts Based on Renewable Energy…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Production / Construction, Renewable energies
• Article # 433636
• Published on 11/03/26 at 12:31
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Copa-Cogeca: Caroline Van der Heyden elected at the Working Party on Environment and Climate

Caroline Van der Heyden is elected 2nd Vice-chair of the Working Party on Environment and Climate of Copa-Cogeca, announced the European confederation of farmers and cooperatives on 10/03/2026. She joins Chair Amanda Björksell (LRF - Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund, Sweden) and 1st Vice-Chair John…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Policies & Regulation, Farming / food production
• Article # 433628
• Published on 11/03/26 at 11:11
Nuclear energy summit: U. von der Leyen wants "the SMR technology to be operational by the early 2030s"

"After years of declining investment [in the nuclear], we need more to turn the tide. This is why today we are presenting a new European Strategy for Small Modular Reactors. We want this new technology to be operational in Europe by the early 2030s, so that it can play a key role alongside…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 433494
• Published on 11/03/26 at 10:40