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COP30 in Bélem (Brazil): main issues to be discussed from 10 to 21/11/2025 (study/EP)

Main issues expected to be discussed at COP 30 in Bélem (Brazil) are the status of implementation of the Paris Agreement, how to address existing gaps in the mitigation of GHG emissions, the adaptation to climate change, and scaling up the financing gap, in particular regarding the support to…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, National bodies, Carbon capture & mitigation, …
• Article # 413986
• Published on 06/10/25 at 13:28

Agenda of the week: events not to be missed between 6 and 12/10 2025

The highlight of the week will be the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum, organised by the European commission in Brussels on 9 to 10/10/2025. The Global Gateway Forum supports the Global Gateway strategy, which promotes a clean transition worldwide. This year's event will focus on…

Domain(s): Energies, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, International bodies, …
• Article # 413959
• Published on 06/10/25 at 09:00

FR / government: Agnès Pannier-Runacher reappointed Minister for the Ecological Transition

Agnès Pannier-Runacher has been reappointed Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forestry, the Sea and Fisheries in the government of Sébastien Lecornu, French Prime Minister, announced Emmanuel Moulin, Secretary General of the Presidency of the French Republic on 05/10/2025. She…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Skills & Employment, Biodiversity, …
• Article # 414071
• Published on 06/10/25 at 09:00
• Updated on06/10/25 at 11:23

Estonia's and Slovakia's NECPs assessed by Commission: '2030 ambitions improved, more efforts needed'

'While Estonia and Slovakia have raised their ambition compared to their draft plans, the assessment finds that both countries must increase their efforts to implement the plans and close remaining gaps on renewable energy and energy efficiency. They also must make progress towards the national…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 413872
• Published on 03/10/25 at 11:00

'Do not weaken our nature laws': 200.000 citizens' call to Jessika Roswall (WWF & NGOs)

"The citizens have spoken, and the message is very loud and very clear. Almost 200.000 people, in only ten days, participated in a call for feedback, because they care about the EU laws that protect the natural resources, like water and forests, that we all care for, and they are concerned about…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity
• Article # 413801
• Published on 02/10/25 at 17:40

IUCN World Conservation Congress, Abu Dhabi (UAE), 9-15/10/2025

The next IUCN World Conservation Congress will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 15/10/2025. The theme of the Congress is 'Powering Transformative Conservation'. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) involves…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, National bodies, Bioeconomy, …
• Article # 413805
• Published on 02/10/25 at 16:40

Have your Say on the Roadmap towards Nature Credits: main feedbacks (European Commission)

Gathering feedbacks from stakeholders and citizens from various horizons about the Roadmap to Nature Credits: the public consultation -Have your Say, as it is officially named- launched by the European Commission on 14/08/2025 ended on the 30/09/2025. Some 255 feedbacks have been submitted…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Trade unions & federations, …
• Article # 413692
• Published on 02/10/25 at 16:23

Data: Water abstraction in the EU by economic sector between 2000 and 2022

"EU Member States have reduced their total water abstraction by 19%, from 242.000 M m³ in 2000 to 197.000 M m³ in 2022, due to better water conveyance (transport of water from its source to where it is needed), efficiency of use, and socio-economic changes. However, the goal to reduce water…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Service providers, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 413631
• Published on 02/10/25 at 14:26

Omnibus/Call from NGOs: "No contradiction between simplifying and keeping our objectives" (J. Roswall)

"The Commission is very committed, as you have heard me say several times, to preserve and safeguard our climate and environment. At the same time, we are committed to simplification and the reduction of the administrative burden for our industries and citizens. I am very happy with all the…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity
• Article # 414501
• Published on 01/10/25 at 17:00

Data: Annual investment gap for the climate and environment in the EU up to 2030

In its latest "Europe's Environment and Climate" report, published on 29/09/2025, the European Environment Agency estimated the funding gap needed for the EU to meet its sustainability goals. "Financing the transition to a climate-neutral, nature-positive and circular economy requires a…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding, Biodiversity, …
• Article # 413567
• Published on 01/10/25 at 14:13