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Crédit Agricole: a new division dedicated to the conservation and regeneration of natural assets

Crédit Agricole is launching “Crédit Agricole Capital Naturel”, a new division dedicated to the conservation, regeneration and enhancement of natural capital, with an initial operational focus on forests, the bank announced on 28 September 2026. The aim of this division is “to support clients…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, ESG & CSR, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 455083
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ISO/UNDP 53001: world’s first ISO standard to advance action on UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the world’s first International Standard for managing contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), called ISO/UNDP 53001, the two organisations announced on 28…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): International bodies, Service providers, ESG & CSR, …
• Article # 455028
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Circular economy: About 88% of materials are thrown away rather than reused or recycled (Bruegel report)

"About 88 percent of materials are thrown away rather than reused or recycled in the European Union. That creates mountains of refuse that are expensive to dispose of, and wastes valuable resources that could re-enter the economy rather than being incinerated or buried," according to a Bruegel…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 454910
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EU Commission: all Horizon Europe Missions on track, with Climate Adaptation already past its 2030 goal

A new mid-term assessment published by the European Commission on 24 September 2026 finds that all five EU Missions under Horizon Europe continue to move forward on their 2030 goals, with the Climate Adaptation Mission already having exceeded its target. The Missions, launched in 2021, were…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 454922
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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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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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