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Agenda: events not to be missed between 6 and 10/07/2026

Envi Committee vote on extending the CBAM, the “Adaptation & Nature” Forum, a meeting with stakeholders in the electrification sector, the World Biogas Summit 2026… Find all the must-see events and meetings taking place between 6 and 10 July 2026, as highlighted by News Tank Transitions.

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, International bodies, National bodies, …
• Article # 447294
• Published on 06/07/26 at 14:13

Critical Chemicals Alliance: "Dominated by chemicals industry interests from the outset" (NGOs report)

"Since the Critical Chemicals Alliance’s launch, it has been clear that the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) is in the driving seat of this initiative, with the Commission’s industry department, DG GROW, unconcerned by the risk of the process being unduly influenced by corporate…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, European bodies, …
• Article # 447234
• Published on 06/07/26 at 12:15

QBE Buyers' Club: Eight UK insurers and law firms launch first supply-chain Nature restoration consortium

Insurer QBE and seven partners from its claims supply chain launched the QBE Buyers Club on 30/06/2026, a nature restoration consortium committed to fund rewilding on a dedicated plot of Lincolnshire wildland for the next 50 years. The group brings together QBE with law firms Clyde & Co, DWF…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Banking & insurance, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 447127
• Published on 03/07/26 at 15:50

Corporate sustainability reporting: adoption of revised standards, adding "new flexibilities" (Omnibus I)

The European Commission has adopted revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and a voluntary reporting standard for smaller companies, announced the institution on 03/07/2026. Those standards, covering environment, social and governance issues, including climate change…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, ESG & CSR, …
• Article # 447101
• Published on 03/07/26 at 15:41

Hazardous chemical substances: a revised rolling list of the Commission's restrictions roadmap (REACH)

A revised rolling list of the European Commission Restrictions roadmap, providing an updated overview of ongoing and planned restrictions on hazardous substances under the REACH Regulation, is presented by the institution on 02/06/2026. This revision introduces "a clearer structure, shows…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 447011
• Published on 03/07/26 at 12:00

ENVI Committee: adoption of the draft opinion on the 2028-2034 MFF budget expenditure tracking framework

The draft opinion regarding the proposed EU budget tracking and performance framework for the 2028-2034 MFF is adopted by 57 votes in favour, 14 against and 1 absentions by the ENVI Committee, during an ordinary meeting on 02/07/2026. "The Commission proposal, part of the future MFF…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Financing & funding
• Article # 446992
• Published on 03/07/26 at 11:14

Régions de France : 11 proposals to position Regions as driving forces for the preservation of life

"Taking action for nature means taking action at regional level. And now, more than ever, this is a strong political choice that Régions de France is calling on us to embrace collectively, based on 11 proposals to make the regions the true driving forces behind the preservation of life", says…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, National bodies, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 447022
• Published on 02/07/26 at 17:44

ENVI Committee calls for "the EU 2027 budget to maximize support for climate objectives" (draft opinion)

Pierfrancesco Maran (IT / S&D), rapporteur for opinion and chair of the European Parliament’s Environment (ENVI) Committee, has called for 'the EU’s 2027 budget to prioritize maximum support for the bloc’s climate, biodiversity, and environmental objectives'. Speaking during an ordinary…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 446911
• Published on 02/07/26 at 17:34

Water: “Unless we change our habits, chronic shortages could arise” (Haut Conseil à la Santé Publique)

“Ecosystems will be severely affected by the impacts of climate change. Unless we change the way we use water, chronic shortages could arise across France. Regions in the south of France will be particularly affected. The issue of water must be made a political priority: we must organise its…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Academic, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 446965
• Published on 02/07/26 at 14:31

Eau : « Sans changement dans nos usages, des tensions chroniques pourraient apparaître » (HCSP)

« Les écosystèmes seront durement affectés par les effets du changement climatique. Sans changement dans nos usages de l’eau, des tensions chroniques pourraient apparaître. Les territoires du sud de la France seront particulièrement affectés. La question de l’eau doit être politisée : organiser…

Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Academic, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 446956
• Published on 02/07/26 at 14:31