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FR / Plan Plastique: the Government proposes a ‘voluntary and regionally tailored’ bottle deposit scheme

A voluntary, region-specific deposit scheme for plastic bottles is what the Government is proposing as part of the consultation process on its national Plan Plastique. “No mandatory scheme will be introduced at national level,” it announced on 4 September 2026. To meet the targets set at…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Circularity, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 452467
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World Resources Institute (WRI): Dr. Hans Bruyninckx appointed Regional Director of WRI Europe

Dr. Hans Bruyninckx was appointed as the new Regional Director of WRI Europe, announced the global research institute at The Hague, on 01 September 2026. At a time of growing environmental and political pressure in Europe, he will lead WRI Europe's work with governments, businesses and other…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Academic, Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 452374
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PPWR: coalition calls on the Commission to create demand for 'Made in Europe' recycled-plastic products

A coalition of European plastics industry associations, which comprises Recycling Europe, FEAD, and Plastics Recyclers Europe, has called on the Commission to "create genuine demand for high-quality recycled plastics produced in Europe or under standards equivalent to those applicable within the…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Circularity, Chemicals / plastics
• Article # 452260
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Climate adaptation finance: UNIDO and Kenya Climate Ventures deepen partnership for resilience in Africa

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) signed a Joint Declaration on 2 September 2026 to expand climate resilience and adaptation financing across Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement was announced at the Adaptation Investment Summit for Africa…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Banking & insurance, International bodies, Service providers, …
• Article # 452142
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ENVI Committee: the Irish Council Presidency's priorities presented to the MEPs by Minister O'Brien

“Greater policy integration will be absolutely essential to building resilience across biodiversity, climate and water,” said Darragh O'Brien, Irish Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, during his meeting with the European Parliament's ENVI Committee, on 1 September 2026. During…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Policies & Regulation, Climate / carbon
• Article # 452156
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Sibca 2026: "Making homes heat-proof is now just as crucial as cutting carbon emissions" (F. Gemenne)

"This past summer, keeping homes cool and cutting energy bills—including fuel costs—was a big deal for the French. For the property sector, this shows a long-term trend: making homes heat-proof is now just as crucial as cutting carbon emissions", declared François Gemenne, a professor at HEC Paris…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Academic, Climate adaptation & resilience, Climate / carbon
• Article # 452177
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Setting GHG emission quotas: the CJEU upholds the Commission’s rejection of the appeal lodged by two NGOs

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has upheld the Commission’s rejection the request by the two NGOs, Global Legal Action Network and CAN Europe, to review an implementing decision setting the annual greenhouse gas emission quotas for the period 2023-2030, according to a judgment…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Justice, …
• Article # 452180
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Nature Restoration Plans : "At least 7 EU Member States have submitted their draft" (Codruta Savu, WWF)

“As of midday of 2 September 2026, we can confirm through official sources that at least seven EU Member States have submitted their draft National Restoration Plans to the European Commission,” says Codruta Savu, WWF EU Nature Policy Officer, to News Tank on 2 September 2026. Yesterday was…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 452118
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FR/OFB: call for expressions of interest to better integrate biodiversity items into public procurement

The Office Français de la Biodiversité (French Biodiversity Agency) has launched a call for expressions of interest aimed at French local authorities, with a view to facilitating the incorporation of biodiversity-related criteria into their public procurement, it announced on 1 September…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Circularity, …
• Article # 452117
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EuropaBio: Marije Laffeber appointed as director of industrial biotechnology

Marije Laffeber is appointed as director of industrial biotechnology of EuropaBio, announced the association on 1 September 2026. She is succeeding to Anne-Gaëlle Collot, at this position from May 2023 to February 2026. Marije Laffeber started her career as communication and liaison officer…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Bioeconomy, Skills & Employment
• Article # 452069
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