Environment: archives 2026

Filter by domain

Filter by year

Filter by month

©  D.R.

European Commission : a consultation launched to shape the forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy

The European Commission has launched a 4-week call for evidence and targeted stakeholder consultation to gather input to help shape the forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy, on 26 October 2026. “Despite the framework in place, the production and use of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen are developing…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 458476
• Published on
©  Wild Wonders of Europe / Zankl

EU: The status of ‘marine protected area’ does not guarantee effective protection (ECA report)

The status of ‘marine protected area’ does not guarantee effective protection. They are often protected only on paper, and Europe is unlikely to meet its marine conservation targets for 2030, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors published on 26 October 2026. The EU aims…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 458265
• Published on

EU Commission: launch of T-MED Investment Platform for Mediterranean renewable and clean tech projects

The European Commission launched the T-MED Investment Platform on 26 October 2026, aiming to channel large-scale investment into renewable energy and clean technologies across the Mediterranean. The EU is providing up to €4.5 billion in guarantee capacity under the European Fund for Sustainable…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, European bodies, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 458475
• Published on
©  Leonardo1982 / Pixabay

Methane/EU: Parliament backs a three-year delay to MRV obligations, whilst the Council remains divided

On 22 October 2026, the European Parliament adopted, in plenary session, its position in favour of a three-year deferral of the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) obligations for methane emissions applicable to importers of oil, gas and coal. These obligations, set out in the Methane…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 458432
• Published on
©  aunaun art studio images

Transition Calendar: key events from 26 to 30 October

In Yerevan, COP 17 on biodiversity will conclude on 30 October: delegations will be expected to finalise negotiations on the assessment of the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Framework and measures designed to accelerate the achievement of its 2030 targets, including the restoration of 30…
Domain(s): Energies, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Manufacturers , European bodies, …
• Article # 458402
• Published on
©  WWF International

Sustainable finance: WWF and CDP propose a network on nature in transition planning

WWF and CDP have proposed creating a network to help companies and financial institutions integrate nature into their transition plans, in a concept brief announced on 22 October 2026 and presented at COP17 in Armenia. It is based on six months of work by an informal working group whose members…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Banking & insurance, International bodies, …
• Article # 458329
• Published on
©  Eurostat 2026

Eurostat: EU plastic packaging waste reaches 35.9 kg per person in 2024

In 2024, each EU resident generated an average of 35.9 kg of plastic packaging waste, of which 15.3 kg was recycled, according to the latest Eurostat figures on packaging waste, published on 22 October 2026. Both the quantity of plastic packaging waste generated and the quantity recycled…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 458299
• Published on
© 

COP31: EU Parliament adopts negotiating mandate, urging faster climate action on fuels and finance

The European Parliament adopted on 22 October 2026 its negotiating mandate for the COP31 climate summit, which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Parliament’s priorities are largely unchanged from the text adopted by the Environment (ENVI) Committee on 1 October…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 458231
• Published on
©  D.R.

Plastic bottles: Danone follows Coca-Cola and Nestlé in committing to change its recycling claims

Danone has agreed to change some of its labelling practices and recycling claims advertised on plastic bottles, following a European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) complaint, the European Commission announced on 22 October 2026. In 2023, BEUC and member organisations from 13 countries, supported…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Manufacturers , …
• Article # 458249
• Published on
©  EIB

Climate adaptation: EIB Group commits at least €30 Bn by 2030, “double what it delivered for 5 years"

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group presented its Adaptation Plan Phase 2 on 22 October 2026. The plan sets a target of at least €30 billion in adaptation financing by 2030, double what the group delivered over the previous five years. The plan runs from 2026 to 2030 and combines loans…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, European bodies, Bioeconomy, …
• Article # 458267
• Published on