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Events calendar: events not to be missed from 28 September to 1 October

At institutional level, European developments regarding transitions are limited to an informal meeting of energy ministers, under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, and a session of the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee, dedicated to food security and risk…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, European bodies, …
• Article # 455015
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"We welcome Commissioner Roswall's recognition that demand is where the Act must deliver" (FEAD)

Commissioner Jessika Roswall explained, during a Q&A session organised by The Circular Economist network on 21 september, that "most of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board's criticism, which led to the rejection of the impact assessment of the Circular Economy Act proposal in mid-July, concerned the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Trade unions & federations, Circularity, …
• Article # 454881
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©  CBE JU 2026

Bioeconomy/Circularity: CBE JU's 2026 call draws 272 project proposals, far outstripping available budget

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has closed its 2026 call for proposals with strong participation. A total of 272 project proposals were submitted by the 22 September deadline, requesting a combined €1.65 billion in funding, according to a CBE JU announcement on 23…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Bioeconomy, Circularity, …
• Article # 454907
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Sea-level rise: UN approved a draft declaration that “must be now translated into actions” (A. Guterres)

"I commend Member States for negotiating a comprehensive UN declaration on sea-level rise. This milestone must now be translated into actions", said António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, on 24 September 2026, as an opening remarks during a dedicated High-level meeting. The text, which still…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 454830
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PFAS: Dutch water suppliers face scrutiny as a third of tap water exceeds health guideline

Greenpeace Nederland published a nationwide analysis on 22 September 2026 showing that tap water for over a third of the Dutch population contains PFAS levels above the health advisory guideline set by RIVM, the national institute for public health and the environment. The analysis covers 183…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, National bodies, Public health & nutrition, …
• Article # 454779
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WWF: 91% of business leaders believe green transition strengthens EU's long-term competitiveness (report)

Nine in ten business leaders (91%) believe the transition to a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable economy strengthens long-term business competitiveness, according to a new GlobeScan survey commissioned by WWF and released on 24 September 2026. Titled “Beyond uncertainty”, the survey…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 454740
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©  Miquel Gomila

Ocean observation: EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance, pledging “at least €211M”

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high‑level pledging event in New York on 23 September 2026. In addition to the EU, 30 countries have joined the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 454699
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UN Climate Summit: A. Guterres calls on countries to "develop a credible roadmap to transition away"

“I call on every country to develop a credible roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels, with clear timelines. The G20, responsible for 80% of global emissions, must lead the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities that must apply”, said António Guterres, Secretary-General of…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 454671
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©  Andrew Georgiou, AWBA, SBP

SBP: Andrew Georgiou appointed as Director of Communications and External Affairs

Andrew Georgiou has been appointed as Director of Communications and External Affairs of the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), the organisation announced on 23 September 2026. In this new role, he will head SBP's communications, stakeholder engagement and external relations work, helping…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Skills & Employment, Climate / carbon
• Article # 454707
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ETS / MSR : Council agrees on targeted amendment on the suspension of the allowances invalidation system

The member states of the European Union have agreed on their position towards the Commission's proposal on amending the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU ETS, ahead of negotiations with the Parliament, on 23 September 2026 in Brussels. While the Commission proposed to undefinitely…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 454692
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