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Birds and Habitats Directive: a public consultation to assess whether the objectives are achieved

The European Commission launches a public consultation on the Birds and the Habitats Directive, as part of its wider simplification initiative to strengthen EU competitiveness while continuing to safeguard environmental, economic and social goals, announced the institution on…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Biodiversity
• Article # 440828
• Published on 12/05/26 at 15:30

EU ETS: updated benchmark values for 2026-2030 open for public consultation by the Commission

On May 11, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the updated benchmark values for the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This four-week consultation is open to both the public and EU member states. According to the Commission…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440708
• Published on 12/05/26 at 12:31

EU: new directive strengthening water protection enters into force, giving a "major role" to ECHA

The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters enters into force on 11/05/2026, announced the European Commission. These additions cover certain “forever chemicals” PFAS (such as TFA), pesticides and pharmaceuticals and for the first time, the rules also address…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Policies & Regulation, Water
• Article # 440689
• Published on 11/05/26 at 18:00

"Biodiversity is gradually emerging as a safe haven sector" (C. Sanson, Sienna Investment Managers)

The Sienna Biodiversity Private Credit Fund, a private debt fund dedicated to the restoration and protection of biodiversity in Europe, opened by Sienna Investment Managers in 2025, obtained a €60m guarantee from the European Investment Fund (EIF), a subsidiary of the EIB Group, on 02/04/2026…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440693
• Published on 11/05/26 at 17:11

Carbon markets: a coalition launched by the EU, Brazil and China to "boost integrity and effectiveness"

The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, together with Brazil and China, officially launched the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets in a signing ceremony in Florence, Italy, they announced on 08/05/2026. The new international initiative aims "to strengthen global…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440634
• Published on 11/05/26 at 14:00

Bioeconomy: a call for expressions of interest launched by the European Commission

The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of nterest to participate in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group, a new platform designed to accelerate funding for sustainable, bio-based innovation, on 08/05/2026. "The initiative follows the adoption of the Strategic…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Bioeconomy, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 440625
• Published on 11/05/26 at 11:19

PAN Europe: "25% of consumed fruit and vegetables contains pesticide residues not assessed by EFSA"

"41,6% of fruits and vegetables sold in the EU contain pesticide residues, with 25.5% containing more than one residue. This means that one out of four consumed fruit and vegetables exposes consumers to pesticide cocktails that are not assessed by EFSA, despite its legal obligation to do so"…

Domain(s): Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 440493
• Published on 07/05/26 at 17:40

"European aviation hits new emissions high, remaining largely outside the scope of the EU ETS" (T&E)

"In 2025, flights departing from European airports generated 195 Mt of CO₂, surpassing their 2019 level for the first time since the pandemic. Across 8,6 million departures, emissions rose from 4% compared to 2024. The sector remains largely outside the scope of the European carbon market, which…

Domain(s): Mobilities, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Trade unions & federations, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 440412
• Published on 07/05/26 at 16:00

European Sustainability Reporting Standards' revision: "Have your say" open until 03/06/2026 (Commission)

The Commission launched a four-week consultation on the revised draft of the European Sustainable Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the voluntary sustainability reporting standard for smaller companies on 06/05/2026. The "Have you say" will be open until 03/06/2026, so stakeholders can provide…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, ESG & CSR, Climate / carbon
• Article # 440322
• Published on 07/05/26 at 10:15

Biodiversity: "Only 43% of threatened species are protected by law in France" (AXA Climate)

"Only 43% of threatened species, assessed using IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) methodology, are protected in France and its overseas territories. This figure is only 34% in mainland France and Corsica, making it the 3^rd lowest protection rate among French territories"…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Service providers, Climate adaptation & resilience, Biodiversity
• Article # 440352
• Published on 06/05/26 at 17:30